Zanesville High School is a public high school in Zanesville, Ohio, United States. Zanesville High School is the only public high school in the Zanesville City School District.
Serving 689 students in grades 9-12, Zanesville 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zanesville High School's attendance zone covers the entire Zanesville school district, encompassing approximately 17.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zanesville High School's student population of 689 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 49% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1855
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zanesville 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 Zanesville High School is 0.56, which is more 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
#2659 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
23%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Devil, Blue Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zanesville High School's ranking?
Zanesville High School is ranked #2659 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Zanesville High School often compared to?
Zanesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maysville High School, West Muskingum High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zanesville High School?
The graduation rate of Zanesville High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Zanesville High School?
689 students attend Zanesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Zanesville High School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zanesville High School?
Zanesville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zanesville High School offer ?
Zanesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zanesville High School part of?
Zanesville High School is part of Zanesville City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Zanesville High School is a great school. It has an amazing choir one of the best i have ever heard. The faculty is unelieveable they dont just teach you something and then your gone they actually help you on what you need help with they'll go over it as many times as you need and more than half are avaliable to stay after school to help. The parent involvement is outstanding we have a football mother's club that brings lunches and drinks for the boys after the games. Parents help with homecoming, prom, after prom,and really whenever we need there assitance.
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