Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School

672 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Portsmouth Junior High School and Portsmouth High School are located on a shared campus at 1225 Gallia Street in Portsmouth, Ohio. As part of the Portsmouth City School District, these schools serve as the core of secondary education for the local community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and college and career readiness. The campus functions as a central hub for student life, providing a continuous educational environment for students as they progress through their middle and high school years.

Beyond the classroom, the schools are known for their active involvement in the local community, including a strong commitment to athletics, performing arts, and various extracurricular programs that foster student engagement. The district places a heavy focus on the "Trojan" spirit, aiming to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. By offering a range of academic pathways and enrichment opportunities, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a connection to the rich history of the Portsmouth area.

672

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	465
Hispanic	55
Black	51
Asian	2
Two or More	98
American Indian	1

White
465 (69.2 %)
Two or More
98 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
55 (8.2 %)
Black
51 (7.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Portsmouth City
Phone:	(740)353-2398
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 7 112

Grade 8 123

Grade 9 121

Grade 10 134

Grade 11 97

Grade 12 85