ROOTSTOWN/WARD DAVIS BLDG HIGH SCHOOL

Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School is a public high school that is part of the Rootstown Local school district, located in Rootstown, OH with about 331 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Rootstown High School, located at 4140 State Route 44 in Rootstown, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Rootstown Local School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often centered around its mascot, the "Rover." As a small-to-mid-sized public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while maintaining a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various clubs.

The facility—often associated with the Ward Davis name in local historical contexts—functions as the hub for the district's high school students, offering a range of college-preparatory and vocational pathways. Rootstown High School is deeply integrated into the surrounding Portage County community, emphasizing local traditions and high levels of parental and community support. Its mission typically centers on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or pursuing higher education at the collegiate level.

For more information, contact Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School at (330) 325-7911 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272-9697
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ROOTSTOWN/WARD DAVIS BLDG HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Rootstown, OH with about 331 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Rootstown Local
Total Students:
331
Teachers:
23.7
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 331 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROOTSTOWN/WARD DAVIS BLDG HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.7%
Two or more races
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.6%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.