Shelby High School

499 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shelby High School, located at 1 Whippet Way in Shelby, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Shelby City School District. As the home of the "Whippets," the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for fostering a traditional small-town academic environment. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, while maintaining a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement and student pride.

Beyond its core academic programs, Shelby High School is well-known for its active athletic programs and diverse student organizations, which serve as a focal point for school spirit in the region. The campus facilities provide students with a centralized space for learning, technology integration, and social development. By focusing on the holistic growth of its student body, the school aims to uphold its long-standing commitment to community values and educational excellence within Richland County.

499

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelby High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	9
Black	4
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
472 (94.6 %)
Two or More
13 (2.6 %)
Hispanic
9 (1.8 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Shelby City
Phone:	(419)342-5065
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 9 149

Grade 10 183

Grade 11 100

Grade 12 67