Bath High School, sometimes called Lima Bath, is a public high school in Bath Township, near Lima, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Bath Local School District.
Serving 437 students in grades 9-12, Bath High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bath High School's student population of 437 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Gold, Columbia blue
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bath High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
88%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
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
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wally The Wildcat And Wanda The Wildkitten
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bath High School often compared to?
Bath High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen East High School, Elida High School, Lima Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bath High School?
The graduation rate of Bath High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bath High School?
437 students attend Bath High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bath High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bath High School?
Bath High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bath High School offer ?
Bath High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bath High School part of?
Bath High School is part of Bath Local School District.
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