Serving 713 students in grades 9-12, Defiance 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 713 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Defiance 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 Defiance High School is 0.50, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 Defiance High School?
The graduation rate of Defiance High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Defiance High School?
713 students attend Defiance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Defiance High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Defiance High School?
Defiance High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Defiance High School offer ?
Defiance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Defiance High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 713 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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