MARGARETTA HIGH SCHOOL
Margaretta High School is a public high school that is part of the Margaretta Local school district, located in Castalia, OH with about 611 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Margaretta High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Margaretta High School, located in the rural community of Castalia, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Margaretta Local School District. As a smaller, community-centered school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of local pride. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the surrounding Erie County area, often acting as a focal point for community events, local traditions, and interscholastic athletics, where the "Polar Bears" compete with spirit and regional recognition.
Academically, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional core curriculum and career-readiness opportunities. By maintaining a manageable student-to-teacher ratio, Margaretta High School emphasizes student growth and character development alongside standard academic benchmarks. The institution remains committed to its mission of providing a supportive educational experience that bridges the gap between foundational learning and the practical skills necessary for students to transition into college, the workforce, or military service upon graduation.
For more information, contact Margaretta High School at (419) 684-5351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Castalia, OH 44824-9332
(419) 684-5351
MARGARETTA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Castalia, OH with about 611 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Margaretta Local
- Total Students:
- 611
- Teachers:
- 34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 611 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARGARETTA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.