Nordonia High School is a public high school in Macedonia, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Nordonia Hills City School District. Their mascot is a knight. There are approximately 1,300+ students currently enrolled in the high school. The colors of the school are green, black, and white.
Serving 1,255 students in grades 9-12, Nordonia High School ranks in the top 30% 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 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nordonia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nordonia High School's student population of 1,255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Rankings
Nordonia High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nordonia High School is 0.43, 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
#702 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
15%
17%
White
74%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nordonia High School's ranking?
Nordonia High School is ranked #702 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Nordonia High School often compared to?
Nordonia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twinsburg High School, Hudson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nordonia High School?
The graduation rate of Nordonia High School is 96%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Nordonia High School?
1,255 students attend Nordonia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Nordonia High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nordonia High School?
Nordonia High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nordonia High School offer ?
Nordonia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nordonia High School part of?
Nordonia High School is part of Nordonia Hills City School District.
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