Whitehall-Yearling High School is a public high school located in Whitehall, Ohio, United States.
Serving 895 students in grades 9-12, Whitehall Yearling 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 9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehall Yearling High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitehall Yearling High School's student population of 895 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
895 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
White, Black
School Rankings
Whitehall Yearling 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 Whitehall Yearling High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#2816 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
8%
Black
44%
17%
White
18%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Whitehall Yearling High School's ranking?
Whitehall Yearling High School is ranked #2816 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitehall Yearling High School?
The graduation rate of Whitehall Yearling High School is 84%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Whitehall Yearling High School?
895 students attend Whitehall Yearling High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Whitehall Yearling High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitehall Yearling High School?
Whitehall Yearling High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitehall Yearling High School offer ?
Whitehall Yearling High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitehall Yearling High School part of?
Whitehall Yearling High School is part of Whitehall City School District.
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