Barberton High School is a public high school in Barberton, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Barberton City School District, serving 1,421 students in grades 9-12 as of the 2018–19 school year.
Serving 1,186 students in grades 9-12, Barberton High School ranks in the bottom 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 41% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barberton High School's attendance zone covers the entire Barberton, OH school district, encompassing approximately 8.3 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barberton High School's student population of 1,186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,186 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Barberton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barberton High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2109 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
82%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barberton High School's ranking?
Barberton High School is ranked #2109 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Barberton High School often compared to?
Barberton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coventry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barberton High School?
The graduation rate of Barberton High School is 82%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Barberton High School?
1,186 students attend Barberton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Barberton High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barberton High School?
Barberton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barberton High School offer ?
Barberton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barberton High School part of?
Barberton High School is part of Barberton City School District.
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