Enrollment
218
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390445901471
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oberlin High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oberlin High School
Oberlin High School is a mid-sized high school in Oberlin, Ohio, enrolling 218 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Oberlin High School is leaner than roughly 94% of Ohio schools and 43% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Two or More (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 109 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oberlin City Schools spends $18,789 per pupil, 28% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Oberlin's high schools, it stands alongside Firelands High School (471 students): Oberlin High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 16.8:1).
Oberlin City Schools also operates Oberlin Elementary School (356 students) and Langston Middle School (184 students) alongside Oberlin 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 Oberlin High School compares
Oberlin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oberlin City Schools, which includes Oberlin High School.
$18,789
Per student
+28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.6%
State 20.5%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~218 students)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oberlin High School a good school?
Oberlin High School earns 43/100 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. 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 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.
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