Aurora High School

Summary:

Aurora High School is a public high school serving 987 students in grades 9-12 in Aurora, Ohio, which is part of the Nordonia Hills City School District. This top-performing school has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking among the best high schools in the state.

Aurora High School's students excel academically, outperforming state and district averages on Ohio State Tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 82% in Algebra I to 96.9% in American Government. The school also boasts an exceptional four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.8% to 99.2% over the past five years, well above the state average. While the student population is predominantly white, the school has a notable representation of Asian (7.9%) and African American (4.66%) students, which is higher than the state averages. Aurora High School also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in Ohio for female, African American, Hispanic, and special education students.

In comparison, the nearby Nordonia Digital Knights Academy, a virtual high school, has a significantly higher student-teacher ratio (68:1) compared to Aurora High School (16.5:1), which may impact the level of personalized attention and support available to students. While Aurora High School's performance is exceptional, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has been increasing in recent years, which may be an area to monitor and address to maintain its high standards.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 109 W Pioneer Trl
       Aurora, OH  44202-9103


(330) 562-3501

District: Aurora City

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Aurora High School:

Elementary:    Craddock Elementary School
    Leighton Elementary School
    Miller Elementary School
Middle:    Harmon Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  987

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Asian:
7.9%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5% Help


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Compare Details Aurora High School ranks better than 96.5% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aurora High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aurora High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora High School 30th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Aurora High School in the ranking list.)

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Aurora City:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora City 31st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aurora High School

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Rank History for all students at Aurora High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.31 169th 681 75.2%
2005 87.21 24th 689 96.5%
2006 85.74 11th 696 98.4%
2007 82.11 12th 756 98.4%
2008 84.01 9th 767 98.8%
2009 82.68 17th 791 97.9%
2010 80.50 39th 819 95.2%
2011 80.35 32nd 818 96.1%
2012 81.23 17th 832 98.0%
2013 83.03 11th 767 98.6%
2014 81.87 19th 769 97.5%
2015 83.36 12th 778 98.5%
2016 83.49 27th 784 96.6%
2017 90.95 4th 773 99.5%
2018 85.98 10th 800 98.8%
2019 84.32 25th 836 97.0%
2021 82.55 50th 819 93.9%
2022 83.82 40th 836 95.2%
2023 86.04 29th 867 96.7%
2024 86.08 30th 864 96.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Aurora High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.19 11th 614 98.2%
2024 92.96 22nd 598 96.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.62 22nd 758 97.1%
2019 84.23 45th 779 94.2%
2022 84.01 50th 773 93.5%
2023 74.15 133rd 805 83.5%
2024 78.21 111th 822 86.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Aurora High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.91 8th 751 98.9%
2019 85.05 43rd 781 94.5%
2021 87.72 27th 775 96.5%
2022 85.57 50th 794 93.7%
2023 89.73 20th 813 97.5%
2024 89.79 20th 798 97.5%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Aurora High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.97 17th 550 96.9%
2019 84.27 41st 628 93.5%
2021 71.54 89th 596 85.1%
2022 90.43 32nd 606 94.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Aurora High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.26 53rd 538 90.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Aurora High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.91 26th 763 96.6%
2019 86.93 46th 792 94.2%
2021 84.66 65th 778 91.6%
2022 89.59 29th 808 96.4%
2023 89.18 38th 819 95.4%
2024 90.13 30th 816 96.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Aurora High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.09 1st 84 98.8%
2023 81.10 13th 86 84.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Aurora High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.66 25th 279 91.0%
2019 85.99 31st 303 89.8%
2022 90.49 16th 306 94.8%
2023 96.24 9th 323 97.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aurora High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.51 6th 239 97.5%
2024 91.87 11th 273 96.0%
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Rank History for White students at Aurora High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.58 19th 718 97.4%
2019 85.14 49th 739 93.4%
2021 84.46 60th 727 91.7%
2022 88.74 32nd 749 95.7%
2023 87.76 44th 756 94.2%
2024 89.23 32nd 754 95.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aurora High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 6 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1989 433 9 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 410 11 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1991 414 11 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1992 430 13 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 444 12 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1994 483 11 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 540 10 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1996 540 10 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1997 591 7 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1998 584 16 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1999 608 15 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2000 620 16 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2001 650 18 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2002 752 12 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2003 752 12 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2004 822 19 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 867
2005 798 19 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 838
2006 843 29 18 4 0 n/a n/a 4 898
2007 874 49 17 4 0 n/a n/a 5 949
2008 886 47 14 7 0 n/a n/a 6 960
2009 890 50 18 4 0 n/a n/a 5 967
2010 929 51 18 4 0 n/a n/a 6 1008
2011 947 48 13 9 0 0 9 0 1026
2012 947 42 15 10 0 0 14 0 1028
2013 946 46 18 11 0 0 18 0 1039
2014 924 45 21 16 0 4 23 0 1033
2015 888 43 22 14 0 4 19 0 990
2016 906 52 29 14 0 4 16 0 1021
2017 873 49 26 13 0 4 21 0 986
2018 874 48 34 13 0 0 22 0 991
2019 856 44 34 20 0 0 26 0 980
2020 839 41 39 28 0 0 25 0 972
2021 803 43 46 33 0 0 22 0 947
2022 797 47 66 41 0 0 21 0 972
2023 799 46 78 38 0 0 26 0 987

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aurora High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 27.0 16.2 0
1989 449 27.0 16.6 n/a
1990 433 25.7 16.8 n/a
1991 432 23.9 18.0 n/a
1992 450 22.2 20.2 1.3
1993 462 22.0 21.0 1.1
1994 503 25.9 19.4 0.8
1995 556 28.0 19.9 0.7
1996 556 28.0 19.9 0.7
1997 606 27.7 21.9 0.8
1998 602 31.8 18.9 1.2
1999 625 32.1 19.5 1.4
2000 639 33.7 19.0 2.5
2001 676 35.6 19.0 0.9
2002 783 42.7 18.3 2.3
2003 783 42.7 18.3 2.3
2004 867 48.0 18.1 3.6
2005 838 50.7 16.5 2.7
2006 898 51.0 17.6 2.6
2007 949 54.5 17.4 4.6
2008 960 56.2 17.1 n/a
2009 967 56.2 17.2 7.2
2010 1008 59.0 17.0 6.9
2011 1026 58.9 17.3 8.4
2012 1028 57.5 17.8 9.4
2013 1039 59.0 17.6 9.4
2014 1033 58.5 17.6 8.3
2015 990 n/a n/a 8.5
2016 1021 55.0 18.5 7.3
2017 986 54.5 18.0 7.7
2018 991 54.9 18.0 7.4
2019 980 58.6 16.7 6.4
2020 972 59.0 16.4 6
2021 947 59.1 16.0 n/a
2022 972 58.9 16.4 n/a
2023 987 59.6 16.5 5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aurora High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 439 27.0 16.2 0
1989 449 27.0 16.6 n/a
1990 433 25.7 16.8 n/a
1991 432 23.9 18.0 n/a
1992 450 22.2 20.2 1.3
1993 462 22.0 21.0 1.1
1994 503 25.9 19.4 0.8
1995 556 28.0 19.9 0.7
1996 556 28.0 19.9 0.7
1997 606 27.7 21.9 0.8
1998 602 31.8 18.9 1.2
1999 625 32.1 19.5 1.4
2000 639 33.7 19.0 2.5
2001 676 35.6 19.0 0.9
2002 783 42.7 18.3 2.3
2003 783 42.7 18.3 2.3
2004 867 48.0 18.1 3.6
2005 838 50.7 16.5 2.7
2006 898 51.0 17.6 2.6
2007 949 54.5 17.4 4.6
2008 960 56.2 17.1 n/a
2009 967 56.2 17.2 7.2
2010 1008 59.0 17.0 6.9
2011 1026 58.9 17.3 8.4
2012 1028 57.5 17.8 9.4
2013 1039 59.0 17.6 9.4
2014 1033 58.5 17.6 8.3
2015 990 n/a n/a 8.5
2016 1021 55.0 18.5 7.3
2017 986 54.5 18.0 7.7
2018 991 54.9 18.0 7.4
2019 980 58.6 16.7 6.4
2020 972 59.0 16.4 6
2021 947 59.1 16.0 n/a
2022 972 58.9 16.4 n/a
2023 987 59.6 16.5 5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aurora High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,795
2022 $13,140
2023 $13,846

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 25th of 836 High schoolsRanks 29th of 867 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Aurora High School)83.386.5
 3.2%
   End of Course American Government (Aurora City)83.486.5
 3.1%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Aurora High School)93.296.6
 3.4%
   End of Course American History (Aurora City)93.296.6
 3.4%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Aurora High School)93.188.5
 4.6%
   End of Course Biology (Aurora City)93.288.6
 4.6%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Aurora High School)92.393.4
 1.1%
   End of Course English II (Aurora City)92.393.4
 1.1%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students980987
 0.7%
African American4446
 4.5%
American Indian00
Asian3478
 129.4%
Hispanic2038
 90%
Pacific Islander00
White856799
 6.7%
Two or More Races2626
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.4%5%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aurora High School

Yes! Aurora High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 30th of 864 Ohio high schools.

Aurora High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Craddock Elementary School
Elementary : Leighton Elementary School
Elementary : Miller Elementary School
Middle : Harmon Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 987 students attended Aurora High School.

Students at Aurora High School are 81% White, 8% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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