Buckeye Hills Career Center

351 Buckeye Hills Road
Rio Grande, OH 45674

505 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Buckeye Hills Career Center (BHCC), located in Rio Grande, Ohio, serves as a premier hub for career and technical education, catering to both high school students and adult learners in the surrounding region. The institution is designed to bridge the gap between traditional academics and workforce readiness by offering a wide array of specialized programs. Students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials, certifications, and college credits while still in high school, preparing them for immediate employment or a seamless transition into higher education.

Beyond its high school programming, Buckeye Hills serves as a vital resource for the adult community through its Adult Education department. This division provides comprehensive training in high-demand fields such as healthcare, skilled trades, public safety, and manufacturing. By fostering strong partnerships with local industries, BHCC ensures that its curriculum remains relevant to the evolving needs of the regional economy, ultimately playing a critical role in the professional development and economic vitality of Southeast Ohio.

505

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckeye Hills Career Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	493
Hispanic	3
Black	5
Two or More	4

White
493 (97.6 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Gallia-Jackson-Vinton
Phone:	(740)245-5334
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 1

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 267

Grade 12 218