Mentor High School

2,405 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mentor High School, located in Mentor, Ohio, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving the Mentor Exempted Village School District. Known for its expansive campus and robust academic offerings, the school provides a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, College Credit Plus options, and a variety of career-technical programs. The institution places a strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path involves four-year universities, trade schools, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Mentor High School is widely recognized for its strong extracurricular culture, boasting a competitive athletic program—notably its storied football team—as well as extensive opportunities in the performing arts, student government, and various academic clubs. As one of the largest high schools in the state, it serves as a central hub for the community, fostering a high-energy environment that encourages student involvement, school spirit, and a collaborative approach to learning among its large and diverse student body.

2,405

Total Students

114.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mentor High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2,014
Hispanic	87
Black	132
Asian	65
Two or More	102
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
2,014 (83.7 %)
Black
132 (5.5 %)
Two or More
102 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
87 (3.6 %)
Asian
65 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Mentor Exempted Village
Phone:	(440)974-5300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	114.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	156

* 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 9 537

Grade 10 544

Grade 11 654

Grade 12 670