Serving 1,227 students in grades 8-12, Wooster 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 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 16% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wooster High School's student population of 1,227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wooster 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 Wooster High School is 0.29, 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
#1736 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 Wooster High School's ranking?
Wooster High School is ranked #1736 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Wooster High School often compared to?
Wooster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wooster High School?
The graduation rate of Wooster High School is 94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wooster High School?
1,227 students attend Wooster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wooster High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wooster High School?
Wooster High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wooster High School offer ?
Wooster High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Wooster High School part of?
Wooster High School is part of Wooster City School District.
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