Steubenville High School is a public high school in Steubenville, Ohio, United States. It is the only secondary school in the Steubenville City School District.
Serving 721 students in grades 9-12, Steubenville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steubenville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Steubenville High School's student population of 721 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1854
Colors
Black, Crimson
School Rankings
Steubenville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steubenville High School is 0.56, 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
#397 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
22%
17%
White
62%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steubenville High School's ranking?
Steubenville High School is ranked #397 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Steubenville High School often compared to?
Steubenville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Steubenville High School?
The graduation rate of Steubenville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Steubenville High School?
721 students attend Steubenville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Steubenville High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steubenville High School?
Steubenville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Steubenville High School offer ?
Steubenville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Steubenville High School part of?
Steubenville High School is part of Steubenville City School District.
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