Sylvania Southview High School is a public high school in Sylvania, Ohio. It is one of two high schools in the Sylvania Schools district, the other being Sylvania Northview High School.
Serving 1,156 students in grades 9-12, Sylvania Southview High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylvania Southview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sylvania Southview High School's student population of 1,156 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
Brown, Orange
School Rankings
Sylvania Southview High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvania Southview High School is 0.48, 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
#861 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
10%
17%
White
71%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvania Southview High School's ranking?
Sylvania Southview High School is ranked #861 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Sylvania Southview High School often compared to?
Sylvania Southview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sylvania Northview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sylvania Southview High School?
The graduation rate of Sylvania Southview High School is 91%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sylvania Southview High School?
1,156 students attend Sylvania Southview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sylvania Southview High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvania Southview High School?
Sylvania Southview High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sylvania Southview High School offer ?
Sylvania Southview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sylvania Southview High School part of?
Sylvania Southview High School is part of Sylvania Schools School District.
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