- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, IL
Metea Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Metea Valley 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 174169006090
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metea Valley High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 2,766
- students enrolled
Metea Valley High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metea Valley High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169006090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174169006090 · Aurora, IL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,766 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 high schools in Aurora. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Metea Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neuqua Valley
Neuqua Valley High School
3,018 students
- Waubonsie Vall
Waubonsie Valley High School
2,849 students
- This school
Metea Valley High School
2,766 students
- Francis Grange 1,011
Francis Granger Middle School
1,011 students
- Scullen Middle 948
Scullen Middle School
948 students
- Clifford Crone 891
Clifford Crone Middle School
891 students
What this shows Metea Valley High School reports 2,766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metea Valley High School compares
Metea Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,766 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,766
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$18,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 37.2%
White 28.7%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Metea Valley High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Metea Valley High School.
$18,127
Per student
0%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Metea Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifford Crone Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metea Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Aurora
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East High School
Standard public school
4,020 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
West Aurora High School
Standard public school
3,641 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Waubonsie Valley High School
Standard public school
2,849 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Illinois Mathematics and Science
Standard public school
656 students
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 (~2,766 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metea Valley High School
How many students attend Metea Valley High School?
Metea Valley High School has 2,766 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metea Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metea Valley High School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metea Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Metea Valley High School is Asian at 37.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metea Valley High School?
Metea Valley 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 Metea Valley High School rank among high schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Metea Valley High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Metea Valley High School, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Francis Granger Middle School (1,011 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.
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