- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Copley, OH
Copley High School
Federal NCES profile for Copley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390499803782
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copley High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Copley · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Copley High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Copley, OH.
School address
District: Copley-Fairlawn City · Ohio
NCES ID 390499803782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Copley High School held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.4 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 390499803782 · Copley, OH High · MID · TRAD
895 enr · 13.4:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Copley-Fairlawn Middle School (850 students)
Copley High School held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.4 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Copley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Copley High School
895 students
- Copley-Fairlaw
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
850 students
- Arrowhead Prim
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School
372 students
- Fort Island Pr
Fort Island Primary Elementary School
358 students
- Herberich Prim 251
Herberich Primary Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Copley High School reports 895 students on the CCD universe file.
How Copley High School compares
Copley 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$16,352
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 75 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
African American 15.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Copley High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Copley-Fairlawn City reports $16,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Copley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copley-Fairlawn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arrowhead Primary Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Island Primary Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herberich Primary Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~895 students)
Frequently asked questions about Copley High School
How many students attend Copley High School?
Copley High School has 895 students enrolled. It is a high school in Copley, OH. CCD year-over-year: 947 (2022-23) → 945 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Copley High School is 13.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% lower 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 Copley High School?
12.1% of students at Copley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copley High School?
The largest demographic group at Copley High School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Copley, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copley High School?
Copley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Copley High School rank among public schools in Copley?
By Resource Investment Index, Copley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Copley, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Copley-Fairlawn City?
Besides Copley High School, Copley-Fairlawn City also operates Copley-Fairlawn Middle School (850 students), Arrowhead Primary Elementary School (372 students), and Fort Island Primary Elementary School (358 students). See the Copley-Fairlawn City district page for the complete list.