Margaretta High School
558 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
558
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 509 |
| Hispanic | 30 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 14 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White509 (91.2 %)
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Hispanic30 (5.4 %)
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Two or More14 (2.5 %)
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Black2 (0.4 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Margaretta Local |
| Phone: | (419)684-5351 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 558 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 168 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 44 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
90
Grade 7
80
Grade 8
94
Grade 9
83
Grade 10
79
Grade 11
57
Grade 12
75
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 90 |
| Grade 7 | 80 |
| Grade 8 | 94 |
| Grade 9 | 83 |
| Grade 10 | 79 |
| Grade 11 | 57 |
| Grade 12 | 75 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 261 | 46.8% |
| Male | 297 | 53.2% |
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