Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Symmes Valley 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Symmes Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Symmes Valley High School's student population of 177 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Mascot
Viking
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Colors
Grey, Scarlet
School Rankings
Symmes Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Symmes Valley High School is 0.06, 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
#2104 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
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 Symmes Valley High School's ranking?
Symmes Valley High School is ranked #2104 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Symmes Valley High School often compared to?
Symmes Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairland High School, Chesapeake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 Symmes Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Symmes Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Symmes Valley High School?
177 students attend Symmes Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Symmes Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Symmes Valley High School?
Symmes Valley High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Symmes Valley High School offer ?
Symmes Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Symmes Valley High School part of?
Symmes Valley High School is part of Symmes Valley Local School District.
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