Enrollment
1,674
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hilliard, OH
Hilliard Darby High School
Federal NCES profile for Hilliard Darby High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390470100663
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilliard Darby High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Hilliard · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilliard Darby High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilliard Darby High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hilliard, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilliard Darby High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilliard Darby High School
Hilliard Darby High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Hilliard, Ohio, enrolling 1,674 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,674 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% 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 Hilliard's high schools, it stands alongside Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students): Hilliard Darby High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 18.5:1).
Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students) and Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students) alongside Hilliard Darby 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 Hilliard Darby High School compares
Hilliard Darby 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,674 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,674
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 8.8%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Hilliard Darby High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilliard City, which includes Hilliard Darby High School.
$14,096
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.3%
State 25.7%
Federal 10.0%
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 Hilliard Darby High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Davidson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Bradley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Weaver Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Memorial Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Heritage Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilliard Darby High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Hilliard
3 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 (~1,674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hilliard Darby High School
How many students attend Hilliard Darby High School?
Hilliard Darby High School has 1,674 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hilliard, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Darby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Darby High School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Hilliard Darby High School?
18.3% of students at Hilliard Darby High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilliard Darby High School?
The largest demographic group at Hilliard Darby High School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Hilliard, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilliard Darby High School?
Hilliard Darby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hilliard Darby High School rank among high schools in Hilliard?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilliard Darby High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hilliard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hilliard on the city page.
Is Hilliard Darby High School a good school?
Hilliard Darby High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Hilliard City?
Besides Hilliard Darby High School, Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students), Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students), and Hilliard Weaver Middle School (917 students). See the Hilliard City district page for the complete list.
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