Orrville High School is a public high school in Orrville, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Orrville City School District. The school nickname is the Red Riders. Orrville's football rivalry with the Wooster High School Generals is the oldest rivalry in Wayne County, having first met back in 1903.
Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, Orrville High School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orrville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orrville High School's student population of 432 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1880
School Rankings
Orrville 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 Orrville High School is 0.47, 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
#1197 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
71%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rowdy Rider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orrville High School's ranking?
Orrville High School is ranked #1197 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Orrville High School often compared to?
Orrville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orrville Elementary School, Orrville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orrville High School?
The graduation rate of Orrville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Orrville High School?
432 students attend Orrville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Orrville High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orrville High School?
Orrville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orrville High School offer ?
Orrville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orrville High School part of?
Orrville High School is part of Orrville City School District.
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