Fostoria High School is a public high school in Fostoria, Ohio. It is the largest high school in the Fostoria Community Schools district. Their nickname is the Redmen. They are currently members of the Northern Buckeye Conference.
Serving 769 students in grades 6-12, Fostoria Junior/senior 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 26% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fostoria Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fostoria Junior/senior High School's student population of 769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Fostoria Junior/senior 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 Fostoria Junior/senior High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#2527 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
8%
Black
5%
17%
White
53%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Redmen
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fostoria Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Fostoria Junior/senior High School is ranked #2527 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fostoria Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Fostoria Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell-loudon Local High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fostoria Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fostoria Junior/senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fostoria Junior/senior High School?
769 students attend Fostoria Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fostoria Junior/senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fostoria Junior/senior High School?
Fostoria Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fostoria Junior/senior High School offer ?
Fostoria Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fostoria Junior/senior High School part of?
Fostoria Junior/senior High School is part of Fostoria City School District.
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