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 1,053 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 34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,053 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edgewood High School serves the entire Trenton, OH district, encompassing approximately 62.9 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance being about 8.1 miles from the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgewood High School's student population of 1,053 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,053 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1904
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Minds Together
School Rankings
Edgewood 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 Edgewood High School is 0.22, 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
#1752 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
88%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood High School's ranking?
Edgewood High School is ranked #1752 out of 3,181 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 93%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Edgewood High School?
1,053 students attend Edgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Edgewood High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgewood High School?
Edgewood High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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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