Genoa Area High School is a public high school near Genoa, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Genoa Area Local School District. Other towns in the district are Curtice, Clay Center, Martin, and Williston. The nickname for the athletic teams is the Comets.
Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, Genoa Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- 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
Genoa Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Genoa Area High School's student population of 409 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Rankings
Genoa Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Genoa Area High School is 0.24, 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
#1170 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
87%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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: Comet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genoa Area High School's ranking?
Genoa Area High School is ranked #1170 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Genoa Area High School often compared to?
Genoa Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Harbor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Genoa Area High School?
The graduation rate of Genoa Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Genoa Area High School?
409 students attend Genoa Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Genoa Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Genoa Area High School?
Genoa Area High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Genoa Area High School offer ?
Genoa Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Genoa Area High School part of?
Genoa Area High School is part of Genoa Area Local School District.
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