Napoleon High School is a public high school in Napoleon, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Napoleon Area City School District. Their nickname is the Wildcats. They are a member of the Northern Lakes League.
Serving 743 students in grades 7-12, Napoleon Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Napoleon High School's attendance zone covers the entire Napoleon, OH school district, encompassing approximately 131.1 square miles. The area typically allows for a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 14 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Napoleon Junior/senior High School's student population of 743 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
743 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Rankings
Napoleon Junior/senior 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 Napoleon Junior/senior High School is 0.26, 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
#1526 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
8%
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
2%
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)17%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Napoleon Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Napoleon Junior/senior High School is ranked #1526 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Napoleon Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Napoleon Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Center High School, Patrick Henry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Napoleon Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Napoleon Junior/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Napoleon Junior/senior High School?
743 students attend Napoleon Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Napoleon Junior/senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Napoleon Junior/senior High School?
Napoleon Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Napoleon Junior/senior High School offer ?
Napoleon Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Napoleon Junior/senior High School part of?
Napoleon Junior/senior High School is part of Napoleon Area City School District.
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