Enrollment
1,823
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Delaware, OH
Olentangy Berlin High School
Federal NCES profile for Olentangy Berlin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390467605968
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olentangy Berlin High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Delaware · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 4.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Olentangy Berlin High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Berlin High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Delaware, OH.
School address
District: Olentangy Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390467605968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olentangy Berlin High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olentangy Berlin High School
Olentangy Berlin High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Delaware, Ohio, enrolling 1,823 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.2:1 is larger than about 94% of Ohio schools and 49% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.4% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,823 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Delaware's high schools, it stands alongside Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students): Olentangy Berlin High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.2:1 vs 19.9:1).
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Olentangy Berlin 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 Olentangy Berlin High School compares
Olentangy Berlin 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 | 27.2:1 | ▲ 49% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.4% | ▼ 86% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,823 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,823
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 69.3%
Asian 15.1%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Olentangy Berlin High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olentangy Local, which includes Olentangy Berlin High School.
$13,879
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.6%
State 9.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 Olentangy Berlin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Shanahan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olentangy Berlin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Delaware
2 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 (~1,823 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Olentangy Berlin High School
How many students attend Olentangy Berlin High School?
Olentangy Berlin High School has 1,823 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delaware, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Berlin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olentangy Berlin High School is 27.2:1, which is 49% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olentangy Berlin High School?
4.4% of students at Olentangy Berlin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olentangy Berlin High School?
The largest demographic group at Olentangy Berlin High School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Delaware, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olentangy Berlin High School?
Olentangy Berlin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Olentangy Berlin High School rank among high schools in Delaware?
By Resource Investment Index, Olentangy Berlin High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Delaware, 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 Delaware on the city page.
Is Olentangy Berlin High School a good school?
Olentangy Berlin High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Olentangy Local?
Besides Olentangy Berlin High School, Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students), Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students), and Olentangy High School (1,760 students). See the Olentangy Local district page for the complete list.
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