- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milford Center, OH
Fairbanks High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairbanks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390503203909
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairbanks High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Milford Center · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairbanks High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairbanks High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Milford Center, OH.
School address
District: Fairbanks Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390503203909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Fairbanks High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390503203909 · Milford Center, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 22.9:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairbanks Elementary School (444 students)
Fairbanks High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairbanks High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairbanks Elem
Fairbanks Elementary School
444 students
- This school
Fairbanks High School
390 students
- Fairbanks Midd
Fairbanks Middle School
245 students
What this shows Fairbanks High School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairbanks High School compares
Fairbanks 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 77% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$13,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Fairbanks High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Fairbanks Local reports $13,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairbanks High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairbanks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairbanks High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairbanks High School
How many students attend Fairbanks High School?
Fairbanks High School has 390 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milford Center, OH. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairbanks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairbanks High School is 22.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairbanks High School?
7.2% of students at Fairbanks High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairbanks High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairbanks High School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Milford Center, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairbanks High School?
Fairbanks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Fairbanks High School rank among public schools in Milford Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairbanks High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Milford Center, 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 Fairbanks Local?
Besides Fairbanks High School, Fairbanks Local also operates Fairbanks Elementary School (444 students) and Fairbanks Middle School (245 students). See the Fairbanks Local district page for the complete list.