Symmes Valley High School serves 200 students in grades 9-12.
Symmes Valley High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% 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: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Symmes Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Symmes Valley High School's student population of 200 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Symmes Valley High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Symmes Valley High School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2361 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
n/a
17%
White
99%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Symmes Valley High School's ranking?
Symmes Valley High School is ranked #2361 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Symmes Valley High School often compared to?
Symmes Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Symmes Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Symmes Valley High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Symmes Valley High School?
200 students attend Symmes Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Symmes Valley High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Symmes Valley High School?
Symmes Valley High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Symmes Valley High School offer ?
Symmes Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Symmes Valley High School part of?
Symmes Valley High School is part of Symmes Valley Local School District.
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