Enrollment
895
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Copley High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Copley High School
Copley High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Copley, Ohio, enrolling 895 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 895 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 373 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 75 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.
Copley-Fairlawn City also operates Copley-Fairlawn Middle School (850 students) and Arrowhead Primary Elementary School (372 students) alongside Copley 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 Copley High School compares
Copley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,170
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Copley-Fairlawn City, which includes Copley High School.
$15,170
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.9%
State 11.3%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~895 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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. See all public schools in Copley on the city page.
Is Copley High School a good school?
Copley High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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