Norwayne High School is a public high school in Creston, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Norwayne Local School District, which also consists of a middle school in Creston, and one elementary school in Creston. Their mascot is the Bobcat.
Serving 417 students in grades 9-12, Norwayne High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher 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 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norwayne High School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
School Rankings
Norwayne High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwayne High School is 0.10, 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
#1295 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwayne High School's ranking?
Norwayne High School is ranked #1295 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Norwayne High School often compared to?
Norwayne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern High School, Highland High School, Copley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Norwayne High School?
The graduation rate of Norwayne High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Norwayne High School?
417 students attend Norwayne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Norwayne High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwayne High School?
Norwayne High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norwayne High School offer ?
Norwayne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwayne High School part of?
Norwayne High School is part of Norwayne Local School District.
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