Minford High School is a rural, public, high school located in Minford in Scioto County in Southern Ohio. It is the only high school in the Minford Local School District. The school mascot is the falcon and the school colors are scarlet and grey.
Serving 295 students in grades 9-12, Minford 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 55-59% (which is lower than 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 1% 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: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Minford High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Minford, OH, encompassing approximately 79.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Minford High School's student population of 295 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1923
School Rankings
Minford 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 Minford High School is 0.02, 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
#1897 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
White
99%
65%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minford High School's ranking?
Minford High School is ranked #1897 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Minford High School often compared to?
Minford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheelersburg High School, Clay 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minford High School?
The graduation rate of Minford High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Minford High School?
295 students attend Minford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Minford High School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minford High School?
Minford High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Minford High School offer ?
Minford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minford High School part of?
Minford High School is part of Minford Local School District.
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