Serving 663 students in grades 9-12, Wilmington 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to 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 19% 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: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilmington High School's student population of 663 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilmington 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 Wilmington High School is 0.33, 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
#2105 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
4%
17%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmington High School's ranking?
Wilmington High School is ranked #2105 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Wilmington High School often compared to?
Wilmington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton-massie High School, East Clinton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilmington High School?
The graduation rate of Wilmington High School is 87%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wilmington High School?
663 students attend Wilmington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wilmington High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilmington High School?
Wilmington High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilmington High School offer ?
Wilmington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wilmington High School part of?
Wilmington High School is part of Wilmington City School District.
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