William Henry Harrison High School is a public senior high school located in Harrison, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Southwest Local School District and serves as the high school for students ...
Serving 1,122 students in grades 9-12, William Henry Harrison 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 40% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 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 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Henry Harrison High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Harrison, OH, covering approximately 68 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Henry Harrison High School's student population of 1,122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,122 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
35 students
School Motto
Academic and Social Growth for ALL students, EVERY DAY!
School Rankings
William Henry Harrison 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 William Henry Harrison 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
#1706 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
17%
White
90%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Henry Harrison High School's ranking?
William Henry Harrison High School is ranked #1706 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are William Henry Harrison High School often compared to?
William Henry Harrison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Henry Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of William Henry Harrison High School is 94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend William Henry Harrison High School?
1,122 students attend William Henry Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of William Henry Harrison 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 William Henry Harrison High School?
William Henry Harrison High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Henry Harrison High School offer ?
William Henry Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Henry Harrison High School part of?
William Henry Harrison High School is part of Southwest Local School District.
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