Van Wert High School is a public high school in Van Wert, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Van Wert City School District. The school's athletic teams are named the Cougars and are represented by the mascot, Claw'd. The school's athletic conference is the Western Buckeye League.
Serving 509 students in grades 9-12, Van Wert High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower 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 13% 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: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Van Wert High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Van Wert, OH, encompassing approximately 70.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive time of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 4.8 miles and the furthest edge located 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Wert High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Van Wert High School's student population of 509 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Van Wert High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Wert High School is 0.24, 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
#2045 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Claw'd
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Wert High School's ranking?
Van Wert High School is ranked #2045 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Van Wert High School often compared to?
Van Wert High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincolnview Jr/sr High School, Crestview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Wert High School?
The graduation rate of Van Wert High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Van Wert High School?
509 students attend Van Wert High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Van Wert High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Wert High School?
Van Wert High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Van Wert High School offer ?
Van Wert High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Wert High School part of?
Van Wert High School is part of Van Wert City School District.
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