Fort Jennings High School is a public high school in Fort Jennings, Ohio. It is a member of Putnam County. It is the only high school in the Jennings Local Schools district. Their mascot is the Musketeers. They are a member of the Putnam County League.
Serving 184 students in grades 6-12, Fort Jennings High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Jennings High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Fort Jennings High School's student population of 184 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Fort Jennings High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Jennings High School is 0.04, 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
#539 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
98%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Musketeers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Jennings High School's ranking?
Fort Jennings High School is ranked #539 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fort Jennings High School often compared to?
Fort Jennings High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Grove High School, Fort Jennings Elementary School, Ottoville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Jennings High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Jennings High School is 80%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fort Jennings High School?
184 students attend Fort Jennings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fort Jennings High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Jennings High School?
Fort Jennings High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Jennings High School offer ?
Fort Jennings High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Jennings High School part of?
Fort Jennings High School is part of Jennings Local School District.
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