Minerva High School

501 Almeda Ave
Minerva, OH 44657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Minerva High School is a public high school in Minerva, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Minerva Local School District. Athletic teams compete as the Minerva Lions in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Eastern Buckeye Conference.
Serving 447 students in grades 9-12, Minerva 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Minerva High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Minerva High School's student population of 447 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1915
Colors
Grey, Crimson
School Calendar

School Rankings

Minerva 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 Minerva High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1742 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
54%
60-64%
60%
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Lion
  • Minerva High School is a public high school in Minerva, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Minerva Local Schools district.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minerva High School's ranking?
Minerva High School is ranked #1742 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minerva High School?
The graduation rate of Minerva High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Minerva High School?
447 students attend Minerva High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Minerva High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minerva High School?
Minerva High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Minerva High School offer ?
Minerva High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minerva High School part of?
Minerva High School is part of Minerva Local School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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