Piketon High School is a public high school in Piketon, Ohio, USA. It is the only high school in the Scioto Valley Local School District. The nickname is the Redstreaks.
Serving 656 students in grades 5-12, Piketon Jr/sr 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 29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piketon Jr/sr High School's student population of 656 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Piketon Jr/sr 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 Piketon Jr/sr High School is 0.12, 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
#2389 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Piketon High School is a public high school in Piketon, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Scioto Valley Local School District. Their nickname is the Redstreaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piketon Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Piketon Jr/sr High School is ranked #2389 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Piketon Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Piketon Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waverly High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piketon Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Piketon Jr/sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Piketon Jr/sr High School?
656 students attend Piketon Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Piketon Jr/sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piketon Jr/sr High School?
Piketon Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Piketon Jr/sr High School offer ?
Piketon Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piketon Jr/sr High School part of?
Piketon Jr/sr High School is part of Scioto Valley Local School District.
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