Defiance High School is a public high school in Defiance, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1970 and is part of the Defiance City Schools district.
Serving 697 students in grades 9-12, Defiance 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 30-34% (which is lower than 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 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Defiance High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Defiance, OH, covering approximately 34 square miles. Most students typically live within 5-10 minutes of the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Defiance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Defiance High School's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Rankings
Defiance 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 Defiance High School is 0.52, 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
#1811 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Defiance High School's ranking?
Defiance High School is ranked #1811 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Defiance High School often compared to?
Defiance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tinora High School, Ayersville High School, Fairview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Defiance High School?
The graduation rate of Defiance High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Defiance High School?
697 students attend Defiance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Defiance High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Defiance High School?
Defiance High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Defiance High School offer ?
Defiance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Defiance High School part of?
Defiance High School is part of Defiance City School District.
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