Zanesville High School is a public high school in Zanesville, Ohio, United States. Zanesville High School is the only public high school in the Zanesville City School District.
Serving 689 students in grades 9-12, Zanesville 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zanesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Zanesville High School's student population of 689 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 49% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1855
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zanesville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zanesville High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2659 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
10%
17%
White
62%
65%
Two or more races
23%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Devil, Blue Devil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zanesville High School's ranking?
Zanesville High School is ranked #2659 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Zanesville High School often compared to?
Zanesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maysville High School, West Muskingum High School, John Glenn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zanesville High School?
The graduation rate of Zanesville High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Zanesville High School?
689 students attend Zanesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Zanesville High School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zanesville High School?
Zanesville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zanesville High School offer ?
Zanesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zanesville High School part of?
Zanesville High School is part of Zanesville City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Zanesville High School is a great school. It has an amazing choir one of the best i have ever heard. The faculty is unelieveable they dont just teach you something and then your gone they actually help you on what you need help with they'll go over it as many times as you need and more than half are avaliable to stay after school to help. The parent involvement is outstanding we have a football mother's club that brings lunches and drinks for the boys after the games. Parents help with homecoming, prom, after prom,and really whenever we need there assitance.
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