Enrollment
2,766
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174169006090
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
191.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metea Valley High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metea Valley High School
Metea Valley High School is a large high school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 2,766 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,766 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (37%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Aurora's high schools, it stands alongside East High School (4,020 students): Metea Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 19.4:1).
Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students) and Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students) alongside Metea Valley 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 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 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
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Illinois - lower ratio than 41% 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
$17,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 2,766 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 191.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174169006090
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 & staff
AP courses offered 23
Counselors (FTE) 10.0
Students per counselor 277:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.1%
In-school suspensions 202
Out-of-school suspensions 117
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Metea Valley High School.
$17,239
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
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 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 | Similar 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
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 19.4:1 students per teacher
West Aurora High School
Standard public school
3,641 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Waubonsie Valley High School
Standard public school
2,849 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Illinois Mathematics and Science
Standard public school
656 students
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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 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% 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 53/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Metea Valley High School a good school?
Metea Valley High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 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.