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#1686 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 49% in state

Firelands High School

High School · Firelands Local · Oberlin, OH

A Firelands Local high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10521 Vermilion Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation6.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$13,282
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Firelands High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 60% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Firelands High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,519/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oberlin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,697

Median home value

$229,000

Median rent

$943/mo

College educated

42.5%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.4% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Firelands Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Firelands High School is listed in Firelands Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Firelands High School

Firelands High School is a public high school in Oberlin, OH, part of Firelands Local, serving approximately 519 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,686 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Firelands High School

What grades does Firelands High School serve?

Firelands High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Firelands High School?

Firelands High School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Firelands High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Firelands High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Firelands High School rank in OH?

Firelands High School ranks #1,686 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Firelands High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Firelands High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Firelands High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Firelands High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Firelands High School a charter school?

No, Firelands High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Firelands High School a Title I school?

No, Firelands High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Firelands High School?

40.5% of students at Firelands High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
519
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lorain County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 44074)
11,684
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
36.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44074; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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