Serving 380 students in grades 9-12, Martins Ferry 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 380 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry High School is 0.29, 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martins Ferry High School?
The graduation rate of Martins Ferry High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Martins Ferry High School?
380 students attend Martins Ferry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Martins Ferry High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martins Ferry High School?
Martins Ferry High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martins Ferry High School offer ?
Martins Ferry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martins Ferry High School part of?
I feel as though the Martins Ferry City School District is pretty satisfactory in both its staff and programs. The teachers are good at teaching their subject. The programs available are examples like The Staying Clean Club, The Tech Club, The Wilderness Explorer Club formally known as the Paranormal Club, to name a few. The punishments for breaking the rules are fair for the most part. The Martins Ferry handbook states all of the rules and regulations, for example, no holes above the knees, no bullying, no weapons on school property, etc. As today is my last day at Ferry Schools, I decided to leave a review for my home school, Martins Ferry, Home of the Purple Riders.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Markus White
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 380 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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