Hopewell-Loudon High School is a public k-12 school in Bascom, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Hopewell-Loudon Local Schools district. Their mascot name is the Chieftains. The school primarily serves residents of Hopewell Township and Loudon Township in Seneca County.
Serving 358 students in grades 7-12, Hopewell-loudon Local High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hopewell-loudon Local High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hopewell-loudon Local High School's student population of 358 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Hopewell-loudon Local High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopewell-loudon Local High School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#687 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chieftains
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopewell-loudon Local High School's ranking?
Hopewell-loudon Local High School is ranked #687 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hopewell-loudon Local High School often compared to?
Hopewell-loudon Local High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fostoria Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% 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 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hopewell-loudon Local High School?
The graduation rate of Hopewell-loudon Local High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hopewell-loudon Local High School?
358 students attend Hopewell-loudon Local High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hopewell-loudon Local High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hopewell-loudon Local High School?
Hopewell-loudon Local High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hopewell-loudon Local High School offer ?
Hopewell-loudon Local High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hopewell-loudon Local High School part of?
Hopewell-loudon Local High School is part of Hopewell-Loudon Local School District.
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