Serving 638 students in grades 9-12, Hillsboro High School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillsboro High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Hillsboro, OH, encompassing approximately 151.5 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 7.2 miles and the furthest edge located 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsboro High School's student population of 638 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hillsboro High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro High School is 0.21, 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
#1343 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsboro High School's ranking?
Hillsboro High School is ranked #1343 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hillsboro High School often compared to?
Hillsboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynchburg-clay High School, Fairfield Local High School, Whiteoak High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Hillsboro High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Hillsboro High School?
638 students attend Hillsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hillsboro High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillsboro High School?
Hillsboro High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillsboro High School offer ?
Hillsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsboro High School part of?
Hillsboro High School is part of Hillsboro City School District.
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