At a glance
Reported students
431
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
514
West Muskingum High School: 431 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
20.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 374
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about West Muskingum High School
West Muskingum High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Zanesville. It is one of 3 current school records connected to West Muskingum Local. NCES reports 431 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, above the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.9%) and multiracial (6.3%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Muskingum High School
- 1How do the reported 20.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.9%
- Hispanic2.3%
- Black1.9%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West Muskingum Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Muskingum Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–09
514 reported students
West Muskingum Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
691 reported students
Public schools near West Muskingum High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Muskingum Elementary School Elementary · West Muskingum Local | PK–04 | 691 | 0.2 mi |
| Zanesville High School High · Zanesville City | 09–12 | 689 | 3.4 mi |
| Foxfire High School High · Charter · Foxfire High School | 09–12 | 239 | 4.7 mi |
| Zanesville Community High School High · Charter · Zanesville Community High School | 09–12 | 165 | 4.8 mi |
| Maysville High School High · Maysville Local | 09–12 | 468 | 5.7 mi |
| Zanesville Campus High · Mid-East Career and Technology Centers | 07–12 | 729 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Muskingum High School
What grades does West Muskingum High School serve?
West Muskingum High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in West Muskingum Local.
How many students attend West Muskingum High School?
West Muskingum High School reported 431 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 374 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Muskingum High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.8:1, based on 431 students and 20.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Muskingum High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Muskingum High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Muskingum Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Muskingum High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Muskingum High School in?
West Muskingum High School is part of West Muskingum Local, based in Zanesville, OH, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Muskingum High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Muskingum Elementary School (0.2 mi), Zanesville High School (3.4 mi), Foxfire High School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.