- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oberlin, OH
Firelands High School
Federal NCES profile for Firelands High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390481503129
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Firelands High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Oberlin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Firelands High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Firelands High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Oberlin, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Firelands High School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 390481503129 · Oberlin, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 16.8:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Firelands Elementary School (783 students)
Firelands High School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Firelands High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Firelands Elem
Firelands Elementary School
783 students
- This school
Firelands High School
471 students
- Firelands Midd
Firelands Middle School
407 students
What this shows Firelands High School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Firelands High School compares
Firelands High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▲ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$13,282
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Firelands High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Firelands Local reports $13,282 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Firelands High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firelands Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Firelands Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Firelands High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Oberlin
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Firelands High School
How many students attend Firelands High School?
Firelands High School has 471 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oberlin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firelands High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Firelands High School is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% higher 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 Firelands High School?
32.6% of students at Firelands High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Firelands High School?
The largest demographic group at Firelands High School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Oberlin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Firelands High School?
Firelands High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Firelands High School rank among public schools in Oberlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Firelands High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Oberlin, 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 Oberlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Firelands Local?
Besides Firelands High School, Firelands Local also operates Firelands Elementary School (783 students) and Firelands Middle School (407 students). See the Firelands Local district page for the complete list.