Wilmington High School

663 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wilmington High School, located at 300 Richardson Place in Wilmington, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wilmington City School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on college and career readiness through a variety of core subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and elective programs. The institution is central to the local community, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded students through a structured classroom environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wilmington High School maintains an active extracurricular culture that includes competitive athletic programs—competing as the Hurricane—as well as various student organizations, music, arts, and service clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community spirit, often acting as a hub for local events and district-wide initiatives. With a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, the school balances traditional educational standards with modern opportunities for personal and social growth.

663

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilmington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	48
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	55
American Indian	2

White
533 (80.4 %)
Two or More
55 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
48 (7.2 %)
Black
24 (3.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
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:	Wilmington City
Phone:	(937)382-7716
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
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 9 183

Grade 10 199

Grade 11 126

Grade 12 155