Ironton High School is a public high school in Ironton, Ohio, United States. It is the only public high school in the Ironton City School District.
Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, Ironton 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ironton High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ironton, OH, encompassing approximately 4.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, while the furthest point is about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ironton High School's student population of 377 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 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
To Teach, To Nurture, To Serve
School Rankings
Ironton 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 Ironton High School is 0.27, 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
#2359 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)38.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
Showing 2004–2015. Full 17-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 Ironton High School's ranking?
Ironton High School is ranked #2359 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ironton High School often compared to?
Ironton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Hill Sr High School, Fairland High School, Dawson-bryant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ironton High School?
The graduation rate of Ironton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Ironton High School?
377 students attend Ironton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ironton High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ironton High School?
Ironton High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ironton High School offer ?
Ironton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ironton High School part of?
Ironton High School is part of Ironton City School District.
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