- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oberlin, OH
Oberlin High School
Federal NCES profile for Oberlin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390445901471
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oberlin High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Oberlin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oberlin High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oberlin High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Oberlin, OH.
School address
District: Oberlin City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390445901471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Oberlin High School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390445901471 · Oberlin, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 10.4:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Oberlin Elementary School (356 students)
Oberlin High School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Oberlin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oberlin Elemen
Oberlin Elementary School
356 students
- This school
Oberlin High School
218 students
- Langston Middl
Langston Middle School
184 students
What this shows Oberlin High School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oberlin High School compares
Oberlin 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 43% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 6% in Ohio - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$21,468
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Two or More 17.9%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Oberlin High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oberlin City Schools reports $21,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oberlin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oberlin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oberlin High School
How many students attend Oberlin High School?
Oberlin High School has 218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oberlin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oberlin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oberlin High School is 10.4:1, which is 43% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% lower 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 Oberlin High School?
39.8% of students at Oberlin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oberlin High School?
The largest demographic group at Oberlin High School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Oberlin, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oberlin High School?
Oberlin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Oberlin High School rank among public schools in Oberlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Oberlin High School ranks #2 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 Oberlin City Schools?
Besides Oberlin High School, Oberlin City Schools also operates Oberlin Elementary School (356 students) and Langston Middle School (184 students). See the Oberlin City Schools district page for the complete list.