Wellington High School is a public high school located in Wellington, Ohio in Lorain County, Ohio. The school colors are maroon and white, and the mascot and nickname for the sports teams is the Wellington Dukes.
Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Wellington 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wellington High School's student population of 258 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Wellington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellington High School is 0.32, 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
#2289 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
82%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Duke
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellington High School's ranking?
Wellington High School is ranked #2289 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Wellington High School often compared to?
Wellington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keystone High School, Firelands High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellington High School?
The graduation rate of Wellington High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wellington High School?
258 students attend Wellington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wellington High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wellington High School?
Wellington High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wellington High School offer ?
Wellington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellington High School part of?
Wellington High School is part of Wellington Exempted Village School District.
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