Shelby High School is located in Shelby, Ohio, United States. The school serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Shelby City School District. A long time member of the Northern Ohio League, Shelby joined the Sandusky Bay Conference in 2017.
Serving 522 students in grades 9-12, Shelby 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to 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 5% 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: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelby High School's student population of 522 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Colors
Grey, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shelby 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 Shelby High School is 0.10, 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
#1613 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Whippet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelby High School's ranking?
Shelby High School is ranked #1613 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Shelby High School often compared to?
Shelby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ontario High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shelby High School?
The graduation rate of Shelby High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Shelby High School?
522 students attend Shelby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Shelby High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby High School?
Shelby High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shelby High School offer ?
Shelby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shelby High School part of?
Shelby High School is part of Shelby City School District.
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