River High School is a public high school in Hannibal, Ohio, United States. It is one of three high schools in the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District. Sports teams are called the Pilots, and they compete as members of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
Serving 181 students in grades 9-12, River 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
River High School's student population of 181 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
School Rankings
River 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 River 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
#2533 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
98%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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
What is River High School's ranking?
River High School is ranked #2533 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of River High School?
The graduation rate of River High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend River High School?
181 students attend River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of River High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River High School?
River High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does River High School offer ?
River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River High School part of?
River High School is part of Switzerland Of Ohio Local School District.
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