Serving 707 students in grades 9-12, Shawnee High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shawnee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Shawnee High School's student population of 707 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shawnee High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
6%
17%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawnee High School's ranking?
Shawnee High School is ranked #496 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Shawnee High School often compared to?
Shawnee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elida High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawnee High School?
The graduation rate of Shawnee High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Shawnee High School?
707 students attend Shawnee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Shawnee High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee High School?
Shawnee High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shawnee High School offer ?
Shawnee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shawnee High School part of?
Shawnee High School is part of Shawnee Local School District.
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