Enrollment
1,908
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Upper Arlington, OH
Upper Arlington High School
Federal NCES profile for Upper Arlington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390449301866
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Arlington High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Upper Arlington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Arlington High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Arlington High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Upper Arlington, OH.
School address
District: Upper Arlington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449301866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upper Arlington High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Upper Arlington High School
Upper Arlington High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Upper Arlington, Ohio, enrolling 1,908 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 89% of Ohio schools and 26% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.2% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,908 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Upper Arlington City spends $17,718 per pupil, 21% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Upper Arlington City also operates Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students) and Hastings Middle School (753 students) alongside Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington High School compares
Upper Arlington 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 93% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,908 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,908
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$17,718
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 83.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Upper Arlington High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Arlington City, which includes Upper Arlington High School.
$17,718
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.9%
State 10.3%
Federal 4.8%
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 Upper Arlington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tremont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Arlington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,908 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Upper Arlington High School
How many students attend Upper Arlington High School?
Upper Arlington High School has 1,908 students enrolled. It is a high school in Upper Arlington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Arlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Arlington High School is 23:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Arlington High School?
2.2% of students at Upper Arlington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Arlington High School?
The largest demographic group at Upper Arlington High School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Upper Arlington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Arlington High School?
Upper Arlington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Upper Arlington High School rank among public schools in Upper Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Arlington High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Upper Arlington, 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 Upper Arlington on the city page.
Is Upper Arlington High School a good school?
Upper Arlington High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Upper Arlington City?
Besides Upper Arlington High School, Upper Arlington City also operates Barrington Road Elementary School (800 students), Hastings Middle School (753 students), and Jones Middle School (733 students). See the Upper Arlington City district page for the complete list.
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