Malvern High School is a public high school in Malvern, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Brown Local School District. Sports teams are called the Hornets, and they compete in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Inter-Valley Conference.
Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Malvern 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malvern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Malvern High School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1890
Colors
White, Green
School Motto
'It is a Great Day to be a Malvern Hornet!'
School Rankings
Malvern 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 Malvern High School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2227 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
89%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malvern High School's ranking?
Malvern High School is ranked #2227 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Malvern High School often compared to?
Malvern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrollton 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Malvern High School?
The graduation rate of Malvern High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Malvern High School?
166 students attend Malvern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Malvern High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malvern High School?
Malvern High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Malvern High School offer ?
Malvern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Malvern High School part of?
Malvern High School is part of Brown Local School District.
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