Zane Trace High School is a public high school near Chillicothe, Ohio, seated along the shores of Kinnikinnick Creek. It is the only high school in the Zane Trace Local School District. Their nickname is the Pioneers, and their colors are red, blue, and white.
Serving 363 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 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zane Trace High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Zane Trace High School's student population of 363 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
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 0.11, 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
#2348 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Zane Trace High School?
363 students attend Zane Trace High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Zane Trace High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zane Trace High School?
Zane Trace High School has a student ration of 21:1, 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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