Serving 1,166 students in grades 9-12, William Henry Harrison High School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Henry Harrison High School's student population of 1,166 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Henry Harrison High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Henry Harrison High School is 0.17, 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
#1576 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Henry Harrison High School's ranking?
William Henry Harrison High School is ranked #1576 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Henry Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of William Henry Harrison High School is 86%, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend William Henry Harrison High School?
1,166 students attend William Henry Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of William Henry Harrison High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Henry Harrison High School?
William Henry Harrison High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Henry Harrison High School offer ?
William Henry Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William Henry Harrison High School part of?
William Henry Harrison High School is part of Southwest Local School District.
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