Serving 626 students in grades 7-12, Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth 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 14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 626 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is 0.51, 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 is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School's ranking?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is ranked #2760 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School often compared to?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood High School, Clay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School?
The graduation rate of Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School?
626 students attend Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School offer ?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School located?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is located in the 2nd Ward neighborhood of Portsmouth, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in 2nd Ward.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 626 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
