VAN WERT HIGH SCHOOL
Van Wert High School is a public high school that is part of the Van Wert City school district, located in Van Wert, OH with about 539 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Van Wert 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.
Van Wert High School, located in Van Wert, Ohio, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the local community. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes both academic rigor and character development, often supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to foster well-rounded personal growth among its student body.
Beyond its core curriculum, Van Wert High School is known for its connection to the surrounding Van Wert community. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational expectations, the school works to equip students with the critical thinking and collaboration skills necessary for the 21st century. The staff and administration focus on maintaining an inclusive culture, ensuring that students have access to the resources and support systems needed to achieve their personal and academic potential throughout their high school years.
For more information, contact Van Wert High School at (419) 238-3350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Van Wert, OH 45891-9243
(419) 238-3350
VAN WERT HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Van Wert, OH with about 539 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Van Wert City
- Total Students:
- 539
- Teachers:
- 31.28
- 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 539 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VAN WERT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.