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Shelby High School

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Shelby, OH 44875
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Shelby High School serves 524 students in grades 9-12.
Shelby High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30% in OH)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shelby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Shelby High School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
524 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Shelby High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Shelby High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
6%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
94%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OH.
Diversity Score
0.12
0.51
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Shelby City School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shelby High School's ranking?

Shelby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Shelby High School often compared to?

Shelby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ontario High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

What is the graduation rate of Shelby High School?

The graduation rate of Shelby High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.

How many students attend Shelby High School?

524 students attend Shelby High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Shelby High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby High School?

Shelby High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Shelby High School offer ?

Shelby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Shelby High School part of?

Shelby High School is part of Shelby City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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