Badger High School is a public high school in Kinsman, Ohio, Trumbull County, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Joseph Badger Local School District. their mascot is the Braves, and they compete in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Northeastern Athletic Conference.
Serving 189 students in grades 9-12, Badger High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Badger High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Badger High School's student population of 189 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Badger High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Badger High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1535 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Braves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Badger High School's ranking?
Badger High School is ranked #1535 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Badger High School often compared to?
Badger High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Badger High School?
The graduation rate of Badger High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Badger High School?
189 students attend Badger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Badger High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Badger High School?
Badger High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Badger High School offer ?
Badger High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Badger High School part of?
Badger High School is part of Joseph Badger Local School District.
School Reviews
2 11/11/2011
There is is no football or wrestling in this school and there has been people willing to put wrestling and football and archery and have parents take care of it but that school wants nothing to do with it.
2 6/13/2011
This school is not fair with any of the students one bit. They try to ban the parents involvement in anything that they can. The teacher edwil Baldwin talks down to everyone he speaks to, being parents, students etc. He talks in this deep voice constantly.
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