| Number of Schools Managed |
4 |
4 |
| Number of Students Managed |
2,317 students |
1,760 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$17,639,000 |
$15,639,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$17,027,000 |
$15,279,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$7,613 |
$8,886 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$7,349 |
$8,681 |
| District Graduation Rates |
93% |
93% |
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- Graham High School is a public high school in St. Paris, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Graham Local School District. There are currently 626 students attending the high school. Attendance rate last year was 93% compared to the state average of 94%. Graduation rate was 90% compared to the state average of 86%.
- History
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Graham High School was constructed in 1957, the same year that Graham Local School District was formed. There have been several major renovations to the school, including the addition of a science wing, updated offices, and a new football stadium. Currently, a $13 million renovation is scheduled to begin June 2009. This project will include a new gymnasium, expanded cafeteria, additional parking, and air conditioning.
- Students
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In 2006, 98% of students at Graham High School were Caucasian, 1% were African-American, and 1% other.
- Teachers
- All teachers at Graham High School are fully certified.
- The student-to-teacher ratio is 20 to 1.
- 90% of all teachers at Graham High School graduated from Graham High School
- Test Results
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Graham HS uses the Ohio Graduation test for grades 10 and 11.
- Grade 10
- Reading- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 89% for that year.
- Science- In 2006, 50% off all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 73% for that year.
- Writing- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 88% for that year.
- Math- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 83% for that year.
- Grade 11
- Reading- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 94% for that year.
- Science- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 83% for that year.
- Writing- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 92% for that year.
- Math- In 2006, 50% of all students were "proficient" in this test area. The state average was 89% for that year.
- Advanced Placement Courses
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In 2005-2006, students at Graham High School enrolled in the following AP courses: Calculus, English Literature and Composition, German, Physics, and US History.
- Finances
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Per pupil spending at Graham High School is $6,403. The state average is $9,052.
- Sports
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Sports at Graham include: football, boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball, wrestling, track & field, cross country, girls volleyball, boys and girls golf, and boys and girls soccer. Graham High School is Division III in football, while all other sports are Division II. Graham's colors are black and white and the Falcon is their mascot. Graham's major rivals are the Hillclimbers of the neighboring town of Urbana, Ohio. Graham is a member of Central Buckeye Conference (CBC). The conference is divided into two divisions: The Kenton Trail Division, which includes Bellefontaine, Stebbins, Shawnee, Tecumseh, Tippecanoe, Kenton Ridge. The Mad River Division includes Benjamin Logan, Graham, Greenon, Urbana, Northwestern, Indian Lake.
- Wrestling
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Graham's wrestling program has garnered national attention. In 2008-2009, the team won their ninth straight Div. II State Title. They were also crowned Div. II National Champions for the 1st time in school history.
- Boy's Basketball
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In, 2008, Boy's basketball team went undefeated (20-0) in the regular season, capturing the Central Buckeye Conference title. In tournament play the Falcons won 6 straight games to become District and Regional Champs, including wins over Cincinnati Taft and Kettering Alter. Graham also knocked off Canal Winchester, ranked #1 in the country. In Graham's first trip to the State Final Four, the Falcons (26-0) lost to Toledo Libbey, 55-44, ending the season one game short of a state title. The Falcons ended 2008 ranked #5 in the State in Division II.
2009 brought a similar result for the hoopsters. The team again went an unbelievable 20-0 in the regular season, and were ranked #1 in Division II the entire season. However, the Falcons bowed out early in the tournament, losing in the Sweet 16 game.- Boy's Golf
- Boy's Golf won the 2007 Central Buckeye Conference's Mad River Division Championship.
- Baseball
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The baseball team won two state titles, one in 1930 and one in 1973.
- In 2009, Graham finished 8-17, 4-12 CBC
- Softball
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The Lady Falcons enjoyed a lot of success in the 2009 season. They went 17-7(11-5) in the regular season. Graham had three players earn First Team CBC honors, and one Special Mention.
- Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Boys Baseball – 1930, 1973
- Boys Wrestling – 1982, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Alma Mater
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Penned by Ruth Peirson"We hail thee Graham High School, to thee, we sing our praise.To honor and be loyal, in this pledge our voices raise.You give us faith and courage. To thee we will be true.Our banner waves for Graham High; for ever true to you."
- Fight Song
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"We are the Graham FalconsFighting all the way.We are the Graham FalconsThis will be our day - hey, hey, hey.Black and white are our colors.White for honesty,Black is for our valorThat will lead us to victory."
- External links
- District Website
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