Enrollment
587
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390468702682
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield Union High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield Union High School
Fairfield Union High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Lancaster, Ohio, enrolling 587 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 587 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 718 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #388.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lancaster's high schools, it stands alongside Lancaster High School (1,995 students): Fairfield Union High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.2:1 vs 21.9:1).
Fairfield Union Local also operates Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School (612 students) and Bremen Elementary School (354 students) alongside Fairfield Union 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 Fairfield Union High School compares
Fairfield Union 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,790
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield Union Local, which includes Fairfield Union High School.
$12,790
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 41.4%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~587 students)
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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.
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 34/100 (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 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.
Is Fairfield Union High School a good school?
Fairfield Union High School earns 34/100 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. 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 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.
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