Enrollment
792
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390447001577
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Rocky River · Resource Index
- 54
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky River High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocky River High School
Rocky River High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Rocky River, Ohio, enrolling 792 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 792 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 428 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Rocky River City also operates Kensington Intermediate Elementary School (586 students) and Goldwood Primary Elementary School (575 students) alongside Rocky River 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 Rocky River High School compares
Rocky River 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,990
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocky River City, which includes Rocky River High School.
$15,990
Per student
+9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.9%
State 13.4%
Federal 5.6%
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 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
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~792 students)
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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.
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 54/100 (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 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.
Is Rocky River High School a good school?
Rocky River High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of 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 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.
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