Vern Riffe Career Technology C serves 448 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vern Riffe Career Technology C's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (91-92)
29 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Campus Size
10
School Motto
'Knowledge and Skill for Life'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vern Riffe Career Technology C 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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
How many students attend Vern Riffe Career Technology C?
448 students attend Vern Riffe Career Technology C.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Vern Riffe Career Technology C students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Vern Riffe Career Technology C offer ?
Vern Riffe Career Technology C offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vern Riffe Career Technology C part of?
Vern Riffe Career Technology C is part of Pike County Area School District.
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