Ohio Valley Career and Technical Center is a public high school located outside West Union, Ohio, United States. It is one of four high schools in the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District, the others being North Adams, Peebles and West Union High Schools.
Serving 333 students in grades 11-12, Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center's student population of 333 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Colors
Black, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center often compared to?
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Centeris often viewed alongside schools like North Adams High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center?
The graduation rate of Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center?
333 students attend Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center?
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center offer ?
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center part of?
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center is part of Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District.
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