Serving 725 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 34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fostoria Junior/Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fostoria school district, covering approximately 22.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fostoria Junior/senior High School's student population of 725 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
725 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fostoria Junior/senior 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 Fostoria Junior/senior High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#2412 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
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
80-84%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Redmen
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fostoria Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Fostoria Junior/senior High School is ranked #2412 out of 3,181 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Fostoria Junior/senior High School?
725 students attend Fostoria Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Fostoria Junior/senior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fostoria Junior/senior High School?
Fostoria Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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