Reading Junior Senior High School is a public high school in Reading, Ohio, United States. It is the only public high school in the Reading Community City School District. Reading serves as a "Bedroom Community" approximately eight miles from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.
Serving 666 students in grades 7-12, Reading Junior Senior 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 47% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reading Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Reading Junior Senior High School's student population of 666 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Reading Junior Senior 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 Reading Junior Senior High School is 0.42, 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
#1883 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
12%
17%
White
75%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reading Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Reading Junior Senior High School is ranked #1883 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Reading Junior Senior High School often compared to?
Reading Junior Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton High School, Northwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reading Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Reading Junior Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Reading Junior Senior High School?
666 students attend Reading Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Reading Junior Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reading Junior Senior High School?
Reading Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Reading Junior Senior High School offer ?
Reading Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reading Junior Senior High School part of?
Reading Junior Senior High School is part of Reading Community City School District.
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