River High School is a public high school in Hannibal, Ohio, United States. It is one of three high schools in the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District. Sports teams are called the Pilots, and they compete as members of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
Serving 180 students in grades 9-12, River 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River High School serves the southeast part of Hannibal, OH, covering an area of approximately 122 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
River High School's student population of 180 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
River 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 River High School is 0.04, 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
#2307 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Hispanic
1%
8%
White
98%
65%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River High School's ranking?
River High School is ranked #2307 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of River High School?
The graduation rate of River High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend River High School?
180 students attend River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of River High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River High School?
River High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does River High School offer ?
River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River High School part of?
River High School is part of Switzerland Of Ohio Local School District.
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