Yellow Springs High School is a public high school in Yellow Springs, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Yellow Springs Exempted Village Schools district, teaching grades 9–12. Their mascot is a bulldog. The school is part of the Metro Buckeye Conference in Ohio.
Serving 329 students in grades 7-12, Yellow Springs/mckinney High School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yellow Springs/mckinney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Yellow Springs/mckinney High School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Yellow Springs/mckinney High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yellow Springs/mckinney High School is 0.52, 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
#1046 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
7%
17%
White
67%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
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 Yellow Springs/mckinney High School's ranking?
Yellow Springs/mckinney High School is ranked #1046 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Yellow Springs/mckinney High School often compared to?
Yellow Springs/mckinney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beavercreek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yellow Springs/mckinney High School?
The graduation rate of Yellow Springs/mckinney High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Yellow Springs/mckinney High School?
329 students attend Yellow Springs/mckinney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Yellow Springs/mckinney High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellow Springs/mckinney High School?
Yellow Springs/mckinney High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yellow Springs/mckinney High School offer ?
Yellow Springs/mckinney High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yellow Springs/mckinney High School part of?
Yellow Springs/mckinney High School is part of Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District.
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