Enrollment
1,027
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390439600927
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairborn High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairborn High School
Fairborn High School is a large high school in Fairborn, Ohio, enrolling 1,027 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,027 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairborn's high schools, it stands alongside Fairborn Digital Academy (257 students): Fairborn High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Fairborn City also operates Fairborn Primary School (1,261 students) and Fairborn Intermediate School (1,047 students) alongside Fairborn 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 Fairborn High School compares
Fairborn 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairborn City, which includes Fairborn High School.
$13,087
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 39.1%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~1,027 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Fairborn High School a good school?
Fairborn High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 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.
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