Old Fort High School

352 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Old Fort High School, located in Tiffin, Ohio, serves as a central pillar for the small, close-knit community of Old Fort and the surrounding rural areas within Seneca County. As part of the Old Fort Local School District, the school is known for its supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school fosters strong relationships between students and faculty, allowing for a personalized educational experience that encourages students to pursue their individual strengths and interests.

Beyond the classroom, Old Fort High School prides itself on a robust extracurricular program that helps build school spirit and community engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of athletic programs, academic clubs, and vocational opportunities, all designed to prepare them for life after graduation. With a focus on traditional values and modern educational standards, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens, maintaining a long-standing reputation as a vital hub for the local community.

352

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old Fort High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	26
Black	7
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
309 (87.8 %)
Hispanic
26 (7.4 %)
Two or More
9 (2.6 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Old Fort Local
Phone:	(419)992-4291
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 46

Grade 8 46

Grade 9 57

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 77

Grade 12 67