Indian Valley High School is a public high school in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Indian Valley Local School District. The sports teams are called the Braves, and they compete in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Inter-Valley Conference.
Serving 422 students in grades 9-12, Indian Valley 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 75-79% (which is higher 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Indian Valley High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Gnadenhutten, OH, encompassing approximately 138.4 square miles. The zone's typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7 miles to the edge, reaching up to 11.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Indian Valley High School's student population of 422 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
INNOVATION - INTEGRITY - RELATIONSHIPS - TEAMWORK - TRADITION
School Rankings
Indian Valley 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 Indian Valley 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
#1197 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Valley High School's ranking?
Indian Valley High School is ranked #1197 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Indian Valley High School often compared to?
Indian Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover High School, Claymont 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 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Indian Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Indian Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Indian Valley High School?
422 students attend Indian Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Indian Valley High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Valley High School?
Indian Valley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Indian Valley High School offer ?
Indian Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian Valley High School part of?
Indian Valley High School is part of Indian Valley Local School District.
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