Serving 691 students in grades 9-12, Zanesville 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 16% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zanesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Zanesville High School's student population of 691 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zanesville 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 Zanesville High School is 0.56, which is more 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
#2705 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
13%
17%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zanesville High School's ranking?
Zanesville High School is ranked #2705 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Zanesville High School often compared to?
Zanesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maysville High School, West Muskingum High School, John Glenn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zanesville High School?
The graduation rate of Zanesville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Zanesville High School?
691 students attend Zanesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Zanesville High School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zanesville High School?
Zanesville High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zanesville High School offer ?
Zanesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Zanesville High School part of?
Zanesville High School is part of Zanesville City School District.
School Reviews
5 5/5/2008
Zanesville High School is a great school. It has an amazing choir one of the best i have ever heard. The faculty is unelieveable they dont just teach you something and then your gone they actually help you on what you need help with they'll go over it as many times as you need and more than half are avaliable to stay after school to help. The parent involvement is outstanding we have a football mother's club that brings lunches and drinks for the boys after the games. Parents help with homecoming, prom, after prom,and really whenever we need there assitance.
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