Sandy Valley High School

5130 State Route 183 NE
Magnolia, OH 44643

420 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Sandy Valley High School, located in Magnolia, Ohio, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Sandy Valley Local School District. As a rural-suburban district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a traditional college-preparatory track alongside various vocational and elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Sandy Valley High School emphasizes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school is known for its strong community ties, often serving as a hub for local events and activities in the Magnolia area. By balancing academic rigor with personal development and school spirit, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute effectively to their community and beyond.

420

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Two or More	8

White
398 (94.8 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.6 %)
Two or More
8 (1.9 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Sandy Valley Local
Phone:	(330)866-3339
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8 1

Grade 9 110

Grade 10 106

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 99