Huntington High School is a public high school located at 188 Huntsmen Road in Huntington Township, near Chillicothe, Ohio in Ross County. It is the only high school in the Huntington Local School District.
Serving 300 students in grades 9-12, Huntington 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntington High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Chillicothe, OH, encompassing approximately 59.6 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles from the school to its boundaries, reaching up to 6.1 miles at its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntington High School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire ... Develop ... Educate ... Achieve ... Live the Legacy!
School Rankings
Huntington 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 Huntington High School is 0.10, 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
#2490 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)41%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 15-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 Huntington High School's ranking?
Huntington High School is ranked #2490 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Huntington High School often compared to?
Huntington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chillicothe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntington High School?
The graduation rate of Huntington High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Huntington High School?
300 students attend Huntington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Huntington High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntington High School?
Huntington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Huntington High School offer ?
Huntington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntington High School part of?
Huntington High School is part of Huntington Local School District.
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