Ada High School is a public high school located in Ada, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Ada Exempted Village School District. The District spends $7,419 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.
Serving 404 students in grades 7-12, Ada High School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ada High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ada High School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ada High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ada High School is 0.19, 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
#996 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
90%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ada High School's ranking?
Ada High School is ranked #996 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ada High School often compared to?
Ada High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hardin Northern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ada High School?
The graduation rate of Ada High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ada High School?
404 students attend Ada High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ada High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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 Ada High School?
Ada High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ada High School offer ?
Ada High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ada High School part of?
Ada High School is part of Ada Exempted Village School District.
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