Van Wert High School

10708 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891

593 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Van Wert High School, located in Van Wert, Ohio, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the local community. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes both academic rigor and character development, often supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to foster well-rounded personal growth among its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Van Wert High School is known for its connection to the surrounding Van Wert community. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational expectations, the school works to equip students with the critical thinking and collaboration skills necessary for the 21st century. The staff and administration focus on maintaining an inclusive culture, ensuring that students have access to the resources and support systems needed to achieve their personal and academic potential throughout their high school years.

593

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Wert High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	517
Hispanic	41
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
517 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
41 (6.9 %)
Two or More
20 (3.4 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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:	Van Wert City
Phone:	(419)238-3350
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 9 180

Grade 10 172

Grade 11 133

Grade 12 108