Portsmouth High School is a public high school in Portsmouth, Ohio, United States. The school's athletic teams are known as the Trojans and the school colors are red and blue.
Serving 636 students in grades 7-12, Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 33% 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: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Portsmouth Junior High School and Portsmouth High School serve an attendance zone that encompasses the entire Portsmouth school district, covering approximately 15.6 square miles. This area is located in Portsmouth, OH, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 4.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 10.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is 0.52, 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
#2554 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
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)50.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School's ranking?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is ranked #2554 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School often compared to?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood High School, Clay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School?
The graduation rate of Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School?
636 students attend Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School offer ?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School part of?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is part of Portsmouth City School District.
In what neighborhood is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School located?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is located in the 2nd Ward neighborhood of Portsmouth, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in 2nd Ward.
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