Montpelier High School is a public high school in Montpelier, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Montpelier Exempted Village School district. Their nickname is the Locomotives. They are primarily members of the Buckeye Border Conference.
Serving 317 students in grades 5-12, Montpelier 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 40-44% (which is lower 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 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montpelier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Montpelier High School's student population of 317 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Montpelier 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 Montpelier High School is 0.17, 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
#1644 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
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 Montpelier High School's ranking?
Montpelier High School is ranked #1644 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Montpelier High School often compared to?
Montpelier High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Montpelier High School?
The graduation rate of Montpelier High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Montpelier High School?
317 students attend Montpelier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Montpelier High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Montpelier High School?
Montpelier High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montpelier High School offer ?
Montpelier High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montpelier High School part of?
Montpelier High School is part of Montpelier Exempted Village School District.
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