- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lancaster, OH
Fairfield Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390468702682
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Union High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Union High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Union High School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield Union Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468702682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Fairfield Union High School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390468702682 · Lancaster, OH High · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 20.2:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School (612 students)
Fairfield Union High School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Unio
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
612 students
- This school
Fairfield Union High School
587 students
- Bremen Element
Bremen Elementary School
354 students
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Fairfield Union High School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Union High School compares
Fairfield Union 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 37% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$13,183
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Fairfield Union High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield Union Local reports $13,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bremen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasantville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Lancaster
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Union High School
How many students attend Fairfield Union High School?
Fairfield Union High School has 587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lancaster, OH. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Union High School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Union High School?
19.9% of students at Fairfield Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Union High School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Lancaster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Union High School?
Fairfield Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Fairfield Union High School rank among public schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Union High School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield Union Local?
Besides Fairfield Union High School, Fairfield Union Local also operates Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School (612 students), Bremen Elementary School (354 students), and Pleasantville Elementary School (348 students). See the Fairfield Union Local district page for the complete list.