Wadsworth High School is a public high school for grades 9 through 12 in Wadsworth, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Wadsworth City School District. The school colors are officially red and white. The school mascot is the grizzly bear, and the sports teams are nicknamed the Grizzlies.
Serving 1,591 students in grades 9-12, Wadsworth High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wadsworth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wadsworth High School's student population of 1,591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Wadsworth High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wadsworth High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#776 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wadsworth High School's ranking?
Wadsworth High School is ranked #776 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Wadsworth High School often compared to?
Wadsworth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland High School, Medina High School, Cloverleaf High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wadsworth High School?
The graduation rate of Wadsworth High School is 93%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wadsworth High School?
1,591 students attend Wadsworth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wadsworth High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wadsworth High School?
Wadsworth High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wadsworth High School offer ?
Wadsworth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wadsworth High School part of?
Wadsworth High School is part of Wadsworth City School District.
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