North Adams High School is a public high school located in Seaman, Adams County, Ohio, United States. It is one of three high schools in the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District, the other two being Peebles High School and West Union High School. The district also has a vocational school.
Serving 462 students in grades 7-12, North Adams High School ranks in the bottom 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 54% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 5% 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: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Adams High School serves the western part of Seaman, OH, covering an area of approximately 130.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 9.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Adams High School's student population of 462 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Scholars for the 21st Century
School Rankings
North Adams 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 North Adams High School is 0.10, 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
#1683 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Adams High School's ranking?
North Adams High School is ranked #1683 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are North Adams High School often compared to?
North Adams High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peebles High School, Manchester High School, Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Adams High School?
The graduation rate of North Adams High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend North Adams High School?
462 students attend North Adams High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Adams High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Adams High School?
North Adams High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Adams High School offer ?
North Adams High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Adams High School part of?
North Adams High School is part of Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District.
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