Vanlue High School is a public high school in Vanlue, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Vanlue Local School District. The nickname is Wildcats. School colors are scarlet and gray. It is a member of the Blanchard Valley Conference. and National Junior Classical League.
Serving 81 students in grades 6-12, Vanlue 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vanlue High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Vanlue, OH, covering approximately 47.5 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vanlue High School's student population of 81 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vanlue 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 Vanlue High School is 0.19, 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
#2029 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
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
≥50%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanlue High School's ranking?
Vanlue High School is ranked #2029 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Vanlue High School often compared to?
Vanlue High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Buren 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 54% OH state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanlue High School?
The graduation rate of Vanlue High School is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Vanlue High School?
81 students attend Vanlue High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Vanlue High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vanlue High School?
Vanlue High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vanlue High School offer ?
Vanlue High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanlue High School part of?
Vanlue High School is part of Vanlue Local School District.
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