EAST PALESTINE HIGH SCHOOL

East Palestine High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the East Palestine City school district, located in East Palestine, OH with about 347 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, East Palestine High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

East Palestine High School, located at 360 W. Grant St. in East Palestine, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the East Palestine City School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for its student body. The school typically emphasizes traditional core subjects, supplemented by various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and vocational opportunities intended to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

In recent years, the school has gained significant national attention following the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment. Throughout this challenging period, the administration and the district have focused on navigating the environmental and emotional impacts on their students and staff. Despite these external pressures, the school has remained a central pillar for the community, working to maintain educational continuity and stability for the youth of East Palestine as the town continues its recovery efforts.

For more information, contact East Palestine High School at (330) 426-9401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.