Wilmington High School is a public high school in Wilmington, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Wilmington City Schools district. Wilmington High School has been rated excellent on the state report card for the past three years.
Serving 596 students in grades 6-12, Wilmington 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilmington High School's student population of 596 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilmington 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 Wilmington High School is 0.36, 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
#2019 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
79%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
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: Huffy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmington High School's ranking?
Wilmington High School is ranked #2019 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Wilmington High School often compared to?
Wilmington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton-massie High School, East Clinton High School, Blanchester High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilmington High School?
The graduation rate of Wilmington High School is 89%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wilmington High School?
596 students attend Wilmington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Wilmington High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmington High School?
Wilmington High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilmington High School offer ?
Wilmington High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmington High School part of?
Wilmington High School is part of Wilmington City School District.
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