Margaretta High School is a public high school in Castalia, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Margaretta Local Schools district. They are members of the Sandusky Bay Conference.
Serving 540 students in grades 6-12, Margaretta 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 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaretta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Margaretta High School's student population of 540 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Empowering and Supporting Student Success By Nurturing Unique Abilities and Passions.
School Rankings
Margaretta 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 Margaretta High School is 0.17, 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
#1710 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
91%
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
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Polar Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaretta High School's ranking?
Margaretta High School is ranked #1710 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Margaretta High School often compared to?
Margaretta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huron High School, Perkins High School, Edison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Margaretta High School?
The graduation rate of Margaretta High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Margaretta High School?
540 students attend Margaretta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Margaretta High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaretta High School?
Margaretta High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Margaretta High School offer ?
Margaretta High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaretta High School part of?
Margaretta High School is part of Margaretta Local School District.
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