Morrison R. Waite High School is a public high school located in east Toledo, Ohio that opened in 1914. It is part of the Toledo Public Schools. It is named after Morrison R. Waite, a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who is famous for overseeing the Alabama Claims case.
Serving 939 students in grades 9-12, Waite 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 939 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waite High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Waite High School's student population of 939 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Waite 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 Waite High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#2817 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
8%
Black
24%
17%
White
37%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waite High School's ranking?
Waite High School is ranked #2817 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Waite High School often compared to?
Waite High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitmer High School, Start High School, Woodward High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waite High School?
The graduation rate of Waite High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Waite High School?
939 students attend Waite High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Waite High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waite High School?
Waite High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waite High School offer ?
Waite High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waite High School part of?
Waite High School is part of Toledo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Waite High School located?
Waite High School is located in the East Toledo neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 7 other public schools located in East Toledo.
School Reviews
5 11/28/2014
I absolutely love Waite High School. It is an amazing school with amazing classes. It is easy to make friends. The administratrors are very strict on the No Bullying rule. Sure there are some teachers who act like they dont care, but dont all schools have those?
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