Aurora High School

987 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Aurora High School, located in Aurora, Ohio, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school in the Aurora City School District, it is recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a competitive academic environment, consistently ranking among the top schools in Ohio, supported by a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and vocational opportunities.

Beyond its academic rigor, Aurora High School is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school offers a diverse range of student organizations, including competitive athletic programs, award-winning music and arts departments, and various clubs that cater to student interests ranging from robotics to community service. With a focus on fostering both character and intellectual growth, the school serves as a central hub for the Aurora community, emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience that balances demanding coursework with robust student engagement.

987

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aurora High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	799
Hispanic	38
Black	46
Asian	78
Two or More	26

White
799 (81.0 %)
Asian
78 (7.9 %)
Black
46 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
38 (3.9 %)
Two or More
26 (2.6 %)

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:	Aurora City
Phone:	(330)562-3501
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 243

Grade 10 239

Grade 11 236

Grade 12 269