Covington High School is a public high school in Covington, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Covington Exempted Village School District. Their teams are nicknamed the Buccaneers, or Buccs, while their basketball mascot is Buccy the Buccaneer.
Serving 220 students in grades 9-12, Covington 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Covington High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Covington, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 36 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 6.2 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Covington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Covington High School's student population of 220 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Covington High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covington High School is 0.13, 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
#1415 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
93%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Buccy The Buccaneer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Covington High School's ranking?
Covington High School is ranked #1415 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Covington High School often compared to?
Covington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Covington High School?
The graduation rate of Covington High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Covington High School?
220 students attend Covington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Covington High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Covington High School?
Covington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Covington High School offer ?
Covington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Covington High School part of?
Covington High School is part of Covington Exempted Village School District.
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