Chesapeake is a village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States. The population was 765 as of the 2020 census. It lies across the Ohio River from Huntington, West Virginia, at the mouth of Symmes Creek. The Robert C. Byrd Bridge across the Ohio River connects Chesapeake to Huntington's downtown area.
Lawrence County serves 600 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lawrence County's student population of 600 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 128% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
To prepare youth and adults to enter, compete, and advance in an ever-changing world of work.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lawrence County 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lawrence County?
600 students attend Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lawrence County students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawrence County?
Lawrence County has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawrence County offer ?
Lawrence County offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawrence County part of?
Lawrence County is part of Lawrence County School District.
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