Enrollment
1,054
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Avon Lake, OH
Avon Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Avon Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390481203113
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avon Lake High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Avon Lake · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Avon Lake High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Lake High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Avon Lake, OH.
School address
District: Avon Lake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390481203113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avon Lake High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avon Lake High School
Avon Lake High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Avon Lake, Ohio, enrolling 1,054 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.6% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,054 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 227 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Avon Lake City also operates Learwood Middle School (557 students) and Troy Intermediate Elementary School (539 students) alongside Avon Lake High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Avon Lake High School compares
Avon Lake High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 70% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,054
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Ohio - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Avon Lake High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avon Lake City, which includes Avon Lake High School.
$13,395
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.9%
State 15.6%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Avon Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Intermediate Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avon Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,054 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Avon Lake High School
How many students attend Avon Lake High School?
Avon Lake High School has 1,054 students enrolled. It is a high school in Avon Lake, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avon Lake High School is 16.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% 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 Avon Lake High School?
9.6% of students at Avon Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avon Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Avon Lake High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Avon Lake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avon Lake High School?
Avon Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avon Lake High School rank among public schools in Avon Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Avon Lake High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Avon Lake, 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 Avon Lake on the city page.
Is Avon Lake High School a good school?
Avon Lake High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Avon Lake City?
Besides Avon Lake High School, Avon Lake City also operates Learwood Middle School (557 students), Troy Intermediate Elementary School (539 students), and Redwood Elementary School (390 students). See the Avon Lake City district page for the complete list.
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