Defiance High School is a public high school in Defiance, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1970 and is part of the Defiance City Schools district.
Serving 713 students in grades 9-12, Defiance High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Defiance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Defiance High School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Rankings
Defiance High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Defiance High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1811 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
66%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Defiance High School's ranking?
Defiance High School is ranked #1811 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Defiance High School often compared to?
Defiance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tinora High School, Ayersville High School, Fairview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Defiance High School?
The graduation rate of Defiance High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Defiance High School?
713 students attend Defiance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Defiance High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Defiance High School?
Defiance High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Defiance High School offer ?
Defiance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Defiance High School part of?
Defiance High School is part of Defiance City School District.
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