Serving 330 students in grades 9-12, Zane Trace 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zane Trace High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Chillicothe, OH, covering approximately 103.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.9 miles and the furthest edge located 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zane Trace High School's student population of 330 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Zane Trace 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 Zane Trace High School is 0.12, 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
#2348 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zane Trace High School's ranking?
Zane Trace High School is ranked #2348 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Zane Trace High School often compared to?
Zane Trace High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chillicothe High School, Unioto High School, Southeastern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zane Trace High School?
The graduation rate of Zane Trace High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Zane Trace High School?
330 students attend Zane Trace High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Zane Trace High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zane Trace High School?
Zane Trace High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zane Trace High School offer ?
Zane Trace High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zane Trace High School part of?
Zane Trace High School is part of Zane Trace Local School District.
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