Van Buren High School

344 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Van Buren High School, located at 217 S Main St in Van Buren, Ohio, serves as a central educational hub for its small, rural community. As a staple of the Van Buren Local School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from strong connections with faculty and staff. The institution places a high priority on academic achievement and personal growth, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Van Buren High School is highly regarded for its active culture and community engagement. The school takes great pride in its extracurricular programs, including competitive athletic teams, music programs, and various student organizations that encourage leadership and teamwork. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive extracurricular atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in shaping the character and success of its students within the Hancock County area.

344

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Buren High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	18
Black	2
Asian	11
Two or More	9

White
304 (88.4 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.2 %)
Asian
11 (3.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.6 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Van Buren Local
Phone:	(419)299-3384
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 87

Grade 10 88

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 88