Butler High School

600 S Dixie Dr
Vandalia, OH 45377
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 903 students in grades 9-12, Butler 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Butler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Butler High School's student population of 903 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
903 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Butler High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler High School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1668 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Butler High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Butler High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Butler High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Butler High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
12%
17%
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White
74%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Butler High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Butler High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Butler High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Butler High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Butler High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butler High School's ranking?
Butler High School is ranked #1668 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butler High School?
The graduation rate of Butler High School is 97%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Butler High School?
903 students attend Butler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Butler High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler High School?
Butler High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Butler High School offer ?
Butler High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Butler High School part of?
Butler High School is part of Vandalia-Butler City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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