Poland Seminary High School is a public high school in Poland, Ohio, United States. It is the only secondary school in the Poland Local School District. Athletic teams compete as the Poland Seminary Bulldogs in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Northeast 8 Conference.
Serving 773 students in grades 7-12, Poland Seminary 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 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 773 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Poland Seminary High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Youngstown, OH, covering approximately 18.1 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 2.7 miles and the furthest edge located 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poland Seminary High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Poland Seminary High School's student population of 773 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
773 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poland Seminary High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poland Seminary High School is 0.21, 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
#788 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
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
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poland Seminary High School's ranking?
Poland Seminary High School is ranked #788 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Poland Seminary High School often compared to?
Poland Seminary High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poland Seminary High School?
The graduation rate of Poland Seminary High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Poland Seminary High School?
773 students attend Poland Seminary High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Poland Seminary High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poland Seminary High School?
Poland Seminary High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Poland Seminary High School offer ?
Poland Seminary High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poland Seminary High School part of?
Poland Seminary High School is part of Poland Local School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
As an alumni of PSHS, I''m glad to see our academic standards remain high. The math scores are a concern, since when I was a student, our math teachers were outstanding. Still I''d like to see some kind of math enrichment or tutoring to bring the student scores up. GO Bulldogs!!!!
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