Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Edison 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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edison High School's attendance zone covers the entire Richmond, OH school district, encompassing approximately 208.8 square miles. The area is designed for a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edison High School's student population of 368 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edison 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 Edison High School is 0.06, 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
#1966 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)
60-64%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Silver
School Mascot
Eddie The Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison High School's ranking?
Edison High School is ranked #1966 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Edison High School often compared to?
Edison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steubenville High School, Indian Creek High School, Buckeye Local 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edison High School?
The graduation rate of Edison High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Edison High School?
368 students attend Edison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Edison High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edison High School?
Edison High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edison High School offer ?
Edison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edison High School part of?
Edison High School is part of Edison Local School District.
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