Shadyside High School is a public high school in Shadyside, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Shadyside Local School District. Athletic teams compete as the Shadyside Tigers in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
Serving 285 students in grades 7-12, Shadyside 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to 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 6% 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: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shadyside High School's attendance zone covers the entire Shadyside, OH school district, encompassing approximately 21.9 square miles. Within this area, most students typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 3.7 miles and the furthest point located 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shadyside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Shadyside High School's student population of 285 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1932
School Motto
Our mission is to create productive citizens for a diverse, global community by providing a safe and positive learning environment.
School Rankings
Shadyside 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 Shadyside High School is 0.12, 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
#1488 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
White
94%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadyside High School's ranking?
Shadyside High School is ranked #1488 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Shadyside High School often compared to?
Shadyside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Clairsville High School, Bellaire High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shadyside High School?
The graduation rate of Shadyside High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Shadyside High School?
285 students attend Shadyside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Shadyside High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadyside High School?
Shadyside High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shadyside High School offer ?
Shadyside High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shadyside High School part of?
Shadyside High School is part of Shadyside Local School District.
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