Edgewood High School is a public high school in Trenton, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Edgewood City School District which serves students in the city of Trenton, the village of Seven Mile, and Wayne Township. The current facility opened in 2012 just outside the city of Trenton on Busenbark Road.
Serving 1,153 students in grades 9-12, Edgewood 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 29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgewood High School's student population of 1,153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Edgewood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood High School is 0.17, 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
#1801 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar (den-e)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood High School's ranking?
Edgewood High School is ranked #1801 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Edgewood High School often compared to?
Edgewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield High School, Monroe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Edgewood High School is 91%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Edgewood High School?
1,153 students attend Edgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Edgewood High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood High School?
Edgewood High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edgewood High School offer ?
Edgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood High School part of?
Edgewood High School is part of Edgewood City School District.
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