- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairborn, OH
Fairborn High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairborn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390439600927
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairborn High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Fairborn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairborn High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairborn High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fairborn, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Fairborn High School held near 1,003 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.6 → 73.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 390439600927 · Fairborn, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,027 enr · 14.9:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairborn Primary School (1,261 students)
Fairborn High School held near 1,003 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.6 → 73.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairborn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairborn Prima
Fairborn Primary School
1,261 students
- Fairborn Inter
Fairborn Intermediate School
1,047 students
- This school
Fairborn High School
1,027 students
- Baker Middle S
Baker Middle School
926 students
What this shows Fairborn High School reports 1,027 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairborn High School compares
Fairborn 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,027
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.9%
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
$13,747
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Fairborn High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairborn City reports $13,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairborn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairborn Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairborn Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairborn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Fairborn
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,027 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairborn High School
How many students attend Fairborn High School?
Fairborn High School has 1,027 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairborn, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,048 (2022-23) → 1,003 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairborn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairborn High School is 14.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% 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 Fairborn High School?
40.4% of students at Fairborn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairborn High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairborn High School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Fairborn, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairborn High School?
Fairborn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Fairborn High School rank among public schools in Fairborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairborn High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fairborn, 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 Fairborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairborn City?
Besides Fairborn High School, Fairborn City also operates Fairborn Primary School (1,261 students), Fairborn Intermediate School (1,047 students), and Baker Middle School (926 students). See the Fairborn City district page for the complete list.