Serving 440 students in grades 9-12, Sandy Valley High School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandy Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Sandy Valley High School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandy Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Valley High School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1287 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Sandy Valley High School is a public high school in Magnolia, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Sandy Valley Local Schools district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Valley High School's ranking?
Sandy Valley High School is ranked #1287 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Sandy Valley High School often compared to?
Sandy Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenoak High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandy Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Sandy Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sandy Valley High School?
440 students attend Sandy Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sandy Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Valley High School?
Sandy Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandy Valley High School offer ?
Sandy Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sandy Valley High School part of?
Sandy Valley High School is part of Sandy Valley Local School District.
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