Oberlin High School

218 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oberlin High School, located at 281 N. Pleasant St. in Oberlin, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Oberlin City School District. Known for its strong connection to the local community and the nearby Oberlin College, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and inclusive learning. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional coursework, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on fostering global citizenship.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a more personalized educational experience and close faculty-student relationships. As part of a district that prides itself on diversity and progressive values, Oberlin High School often integrates community-based learning and collaborative projects into its culture. With a focus on both personal development and academic rigor, the school strives to cultivate an environment where students from diverse backgrounds are supported in achieving their individual goals and contributing positively to the wider community.

218

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oberlin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	31
Black	35
Two or More	39

White
113 (51.8%)
Two or More
39 (17.9%)
Black
35 (16.1%)
Hispanic
31 (14.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oberlin City Schools
Phone:	(440)774-1295
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 49

Grade 10 61

Grade 11 57

Grade 12 51