Columbus Grove High School

259 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbus Grove High School, located in the village of Columbus Grove, Ohio, serves as the heart of the local educational community. As a small-town public high school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from strong connections with their teachers and peers. The school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of Putnam County, reflecting the community’s values of hard work, local pride, and academic dedication.

The institution is perhaps best known for its competitive spirit, particularly in athletics, where the "Bulldogs" consistently demonstrate excellence in regional sports programs. Beyond the playing field, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for various post-graduation paths, ranging from university studies to technical trades. By balancing traditional academics with a variety of extracurricular activities, Columbus Grove High School aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are well-prepared for life beyond the classroom.

259

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Grove High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	13
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
238 (91.9 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.0 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Columbus Grove Local
Phone:	(419)659-2156
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 71

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 57

Grade 12 60