Tinora High School

309 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Tinora High School, located in Defiance, Ohio, serves as the educational center for the Tinora Local School District. As a rural public high school, it is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue their personal and professional goals while developing a strong sense of school spirit.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tinora High School offers a diverse range of opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and vocational pathways. The school is known for its strong community backing and dedication to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, technical training, or higher education. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development, the school strives to ensure its students are well-equipped to contribute positively to society.

309

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tinora High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
271 (87.7 %)
Hispanic
26 (8.4 %)
Two or More
9 (2.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
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:	Northeastern Local
Phone:	(419)497-2621
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 5 1

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 91

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 61