- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, OH
Aurora High School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390491703512
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Aurora, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Aurora High School held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.6 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390491703512 · Aurora, OH High · MID · TRAD
984 enr · 16.7:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmon Middle School (689 students)
Aurora High School held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.6 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Aurora High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Aurora High School
984 students
- Harmon Middle
Harmon Middle School
689 students
- Leighton Eleme
Leighton Elementary School
657 students
- Craddock Eleme
Craddock Elementary School
433 students
- Miller Element 286
Miller Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Aurora High School reports 984 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora High School compares
Aurora High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 87% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 984 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
984
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Asian 7.1%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Aurora High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora City reports $15,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aurora High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leighton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Craddock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miller Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~984 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora High School
How many students attend Aurora High School?
Aurora High School has 984 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, OH. CCD year-over-year: 987 (2022-23) → 963 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora High School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aurora High School?
4.2% of students at Aurora High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora High School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora High School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Aurora, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora High School?
Aurora High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aurora High School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Aurora, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora City?
Besides Aurora High School, Aurora City also operates Harmon Middle School (689 students), Leighton Elementary School (657 students), and Craddock Elementary School (433 students). See the Aurora City district page for the complete list.