Mississinawa Valley High School is a public high school in Union City, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Mississinawa Valley Schools district.
Serving 276 students in grades 7-12, Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School's student population of 276 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Colors
White, Black
School Rankings
Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1353 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
86%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blackhawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School is ranked #1353 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-village High School, Versailles High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School?
276 students attend Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School?
Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School offer ?
Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School part of?
Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School is part of Mississinawa Valley Local School District.
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