Tuslaw High School is a public high school located in Tuscarawas Township, Ohio near the city of Massillon and serves all high school students in the Tuslaw Local School district. Tuslaw High School is a member of the Stark County Area Vocational School District allowing its high school students to attend the R.G.
Serving 318 students in grades 9-12, Tuslaw High School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher 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 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuslaw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tuslaw High School's student population of 318 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
WE ARE LIFELONG LEARNERS SERVING LIFELONG LEARNERS
School Mascot
Mustang
School Rankings
Tuslaw High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuslaw High School is 0.08, 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
#837 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
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
21%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuslaw High School's ranking?
Tuslaw High School is ranked #837 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Tuslaw High School often compared to?
Tuslaw High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson High School, Perry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Tuslaw High School?
The graduation rate of Tuslaw High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Tuslaw High School?
318 students attend Tuslaw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Tuslaw High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuslaw High School?
Tuslaw High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tuslaw High School offer ?
Tuslaw High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuslaw High School part of?
Tuslaw High School is part of Tuslaw Local School District.
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