- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rocky River, OH
Rocky River High School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky River 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 390447001577
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky River High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Rocky River · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky River High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky River High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Rocky River, OH.
School address
District: Rocky River City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447001577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Rocky River High School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 390447001577 · Rocky River, OH High · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 14.1:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Kensington Intermediate Elementary School (586 students)
Rocky River High School held near 825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Rocky River High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rocky River High School
792 students
- Kensington Int
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School
586 students
- Goldwood Prima
Goldwood Primary Elementary School
575 students
- Rocky River Mi
Rocky River Middle School
573 students
- Rocky River Ea 80
Rocky River Early Childhood Center at Beach School
80 students
What this shows Rocky River High School reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky River High School compares
Rocky River 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 65% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$16,851
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Rocky River High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rocky River City reports $16,851 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Intermediate Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldwood Primary Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky River Early Childhood Center at Beach School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky River High School
How many students attend Rocky River High School?
Rocky River High School has 792 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rocky River, OH. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky River High School is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Rocky River High School?
11.1% of students at Rocky River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky River High School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky River High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Rocky River, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky River High School?
Rocky River 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 Rocky River High School rank among public schools in Rocky River?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky River High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Rocky River, 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 Rocky River on the city page.
What other schools are in Rocky River City?
Besides Rocky River High School, Rocky River City also operates Kensington Intermediate Elementary School (586 students), Goldwood Primary Elementary School (575 students), and Rocky River Middle School (573 students). See the Rocky River City district page for the complete list.