Van Buren High School

217 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Van Buren High School is a public high school in Van Buren, Ohio, the only high school in the Van Buren Local Schools district. They are a member of the Blanchard Valley Conference.
Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, Van Buren High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 347 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : Van Buren High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Van Buren school district, covering approximately 48.3 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 7.7 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Van Buren High School's student population of 347 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Van Buren High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Buren High School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#596 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
54%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

80-84%
60%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
6%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
17%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
89%
65%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
11%
0.21

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

≥95%
86.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
10.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Kylo The Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Van Buren High School's ranking?
Van Buren High School is ranked #596 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Van Buren High School often compared to?
Van Buren High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Findlay High School, Liberty-benton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Buren High School?
The graduation rate of Van Buren High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Van Buren High School?
347 students attend Van Buren High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Van Buren High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Buren High School?
Van Buren High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Van Buren High School offer ?
Van Buren High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Buren High School part of?
Van Buren High School is part of Van Buren Local School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : Van Buren High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Van Buren school district, covering approximately 48.3 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 7.7 miles to the furthest edge.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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