Ayersville High School

www.ayersville.org

346 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Ayersville High School, located in Defiance, Ohio, serves as the educational hub for the Ayersville Local School District. As a small, rural public high school, it fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong connection between the faculty, families, and the local area. The school is deeply integrated into the community, often serving as a focal point for local pride and regional events in Henry and Defiance counties.

Academically and extracurricularly, Ayersville High School offers a traditional high school curriculum complemented by a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities. The school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and character development, preparing graduates for both post-secondary education and the workforce. By maintaining a focus on tradition while adapting to modern educational standards, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to succeed in their individual pursuits.

346

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ayersville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	29
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
303 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
29 (8.4 %)
Two or More
8 (2.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Ayersville Local
Phone:	(419)395-1111
Website:	http://www.ayersville.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 7 69

Grade 8 60

Grade 9 64

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 59

Grade 12 41