Rutherford B. Hayes High School is a public high school in Delaware, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Delaware City School District. The school's mascot is the Pacer, a tribute to the Little Brown Jug, which takes place in Delaware.
Serving 1,612 students in grades 9-12, Rutherford B Hayes 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 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rutherford B Hayes High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Delaware, OH, encompassing approximately 36 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rutherford B Hayes High School's student population of 1,612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,612 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
Average Class Size
500 students
School Rankings
Rutherford B Hayes 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 Rutherford B Hayes High School is 0.42, 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
#1868 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
The Pacer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutherford B Hayes High School's ranking?
Rutherford B Hayes High School is ranked #1868 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Rutherford B Hayes High School often compared to?
Rutherford B Hayes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckeye Valley Local High School, Big Walnut High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutherford B Hayes High School?
The graduation rate of Rutherford B Hayes High School is 89%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Rutherford B Hayes High School?
1,612 students attend Rutherford B Hayes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Rutherford B Hayes High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rutherford B Hayes High School?
Rutherford B Hayes High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rutherford B Hayes High School offer ?
Rutherford B Hayes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rutherford B Hayes High School part of?
Rutherford B Hayes High School is part of Delaware City School District.
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