- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Urbana, OH
Urbana High School
Federal NCES profile for Urbana High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390449401874
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urbana High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Urbana · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Urbana High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urbana High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Urbana, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Urbana High School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 390449401874 · Urbana, OH High · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 17:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Urbana Elementary School (864 students)
Urbana High School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Urbana High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Urbana Element
Urbana Elementary School
864 students
- This school
Urbana High School
528 students
- Urbana Junior
Urbana Junior High School
387 students
What this shows Urbana High School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urbana High School compares
Urbana 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$14,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Urbana High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Urbana City reports $14,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Urbana High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Urbana Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urbana High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Urbana High School
How many students attend Urbana High School?
Urbana High School has 528 students enrolled. It is a high school in Urbana, OH. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbana High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Urbana High School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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 Urbana High School?
40.4% of students at Urbana High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urbana High School?
The largest demographic group at Urbana High School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Urbana, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urbana High School?
Urbana High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Urbana High School rank among public schools in Urbana?
By Resource Investment Index, Urbana High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Urbana, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Urbana City?
Besides Urbana High School, Urbana City also operates Urbana Elementary School (864 students) and Urbana Junior High School (387 students). See the Urbana City district page for the complete list.