Vanlue High School is a public high school in Vanlue, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Vanlue Local School District. The nickname is Wildcats. School colors are scarlet and gray. It is a member of the Blanchard Valley Conference. and National Junior Classical League.
Serving 98 students in grades 6-12, Vanlue 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vanlue High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Vanlue High School's student population of 98 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
School Mascot
Wildcat
School Rankings
Vanlue 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 Vanlue High School is 0.19, 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
#2029 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanlue High School's ranking?
Vanlue High School is ranked #2029 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Vanlue High School often compared to?
Vanlue High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Buren High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanlue High School?
The graduation rate of Vanlue High School is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Vanlue High School?
98 students attend Vanlue High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Vanlue High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanlue High School?
Vanlue High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vanlue High School offer ?
Vanlue High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanlue High School part of?
Vanlue High School is part of Vanlue Local School District.
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