- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390470100663
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Hilliard Darby High School held near 1,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 97.8 → 97.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+57 students YoY 390470100663 · Hilliard, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,674 enr · 17.3:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students)
Hilliard Darby High School held near 1,634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 97.8 → 97.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hilliard Darby High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hilliard David
Hilliard Davidson High School
1,847 students
- Hilliard Bradl
Hilliard Bradley High School
1,712 students
- This school
Hilliard Darby High School
1,674 students
- Hilliard Weave
Hilliard Weaver Middle School
917 students
- Hilliard Memor
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
797 students
- Hilliard Herit
Hilliard Heritage Middle School
791 students
What this shows Hilliard Darby High School reports 1,674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilliard Darby High School compares
Hilliard Darby 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Hilliard City reports $15,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,712
- 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.
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 (~1,674 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,577 (2022-23) → 1,634 (2023-24), nearly flat (+57).
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.