Danbury High School is a public high school in Lakeside, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Danbury Local Schools district. Their mascot is the Lakers. Danbury is noted to be a small successful high school due to its reduced class size of around 25-40 students per graduating class.
Serving 172 students in grades 9-12, Danbury 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 40-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Danbury High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lakeside Marblehead, OH, covering an area of 19.5 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Danbury High School's student population of 172 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
School Rankings
Danbury 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 Danbury High School is 0.10, 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
#1130 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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
≥90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
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, Blue
School Mascot
Laker
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Danbury High School is a public high school in Lakeside, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Danbury Local Schools district. Their nickname is the Lakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danbury High School's ranking?
Danbury High School is ranked #1130 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Danbury High School often compared to?
Danbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Clinton High School, Oak Harbor High School, Genoa Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Danbury High School?
The graduation rate of Danbury High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Danbury High School?
172 students attend Danbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Danbury High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danbury High School?
Danbury High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Danbury High School offer ?
Danbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Danbury High School part of?
Danbury High School is part of Danbury Local School District.
In what neighborhood is Danbury High School located?
Danbury High School is located in the Lakeside neighborhood of Lakeside Marblehead, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Lakeside.
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