Margaretta High School

Summary:

Margaretta High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Castalia, Ohio, with a total enrollment of 558 students. The school is part of the Margaretta Local School District, which is ranked 259 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Margaretta High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average on Ohio State Tests, particularly in subjects like American Government, Biology, and English II. The school also maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 97.5% to 100% over the past five years, well above the state average. Additionally, Margaretta High School has shown strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as low socioeconomic status students and disabled students, who have ranked higher than the state average in recent years.

While Margaretta High School's academic achievements are impressive, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 345 out of 784 Ohio high schools in 2015-2016 to 308 out of 864 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be facing increasing competition or challenges compared to other high-performing schools in the state. Additionally, the school's performance for gifted and talented students is relatively low, an area that could be improved to better serve the needs of high-achieving students. Interestingly, the nearby Ehove Career Center has a significantly higher student-teacher ratio and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact the educational experience and resources available to students at each school.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 209 Lowell St
       Castalia, OH  44824-9332


(419) 684-5351

District: Margaretta Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
308th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,623 Help


Feeder schools for Margaretta High School:

Elementary:    Margaretta Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Compare Details Margaretta High School ranks better than 56.4% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.07. (See more...)
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Compare Details Margaretta High School ranks better than 64.4% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.08. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Margaretta High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margaretta High School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margaretta High School is $13,623.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Margaretta High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Margaretta High School 456th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Margaretta High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Margaretta High School 308th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Margaretta High School in the ranking list.)

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Margaretta Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Margaretta Local 259th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Margaretta High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 45.87 451st 692 34.8%
2006 59.91 361st 732 50.7%
2007 66.13 338th 837 59.6%
2008 57.08 468th 835 44.0%
2009 49.38 578th 858 32.6%
2010 60.35 481st 895 46.3%
2011 58.18 533rd 925 42.4%
2012 64.31 482nd 989 51.3%
2013 71.15 338th 1001 66.2%
2014 69.26 367th 1008 63.6%
2015 62.90 440th 1035 57.5%
2016 52.22 579th 1050 44.9%
2017 57.74 529th 1038 49.0%
2018 47.94 601st 1010 40.5%
2019 54.78 551st 1050 47.5%
2021 63.51 416th 1037 59.9%
2022 61.02 427th 1017 58.0%
2023 64.92 401st 1048 61.7%
2024 61.07 456th 1046 56.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.98 291st 590 50.7%
2024 52.32 199th 563 64.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.09 613th 924 33.7%
2019 45.22 593rd 945 37.2%
2021 50.73 475th 923 48.5%
2022 50.32 476th 947 49.7%
2023 53.97 466th 974 52.2%
2024 49.07 541st 989 45.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.32 600th 897 33.1%
2019 50.42 552nd 917 39.8%
2021 47.50 527th 910 42.1%
2022 50.75 504th 925 45.5%
2023 62.00 389th 943 58.7%
2024 58.64 426th 942 54.8%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.08 453rd 643 29.5%
2019 43.19 355th 658 46.0%
2021 24.52 483rd 576 16.1%
2022 51.50 199th 565 64.8%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.51 239th 521 54.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.15 560th 916 38.9%
2019 54.70 471st 933 49.5%
2021 68.99 286th 924 69.0%
2022 62.09 354th 946 62.6%
2023 60.32 407th 963 57.7%
2024 56.11 457th 958 52.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.61 601st 781 23.0%
2019 39.50 539th 796 32.3%
2021 48.98 430th 781 44.9%
2022 46.13 453rd 809 44.0%
2023 50.94 425th 805 47.2%
2024 44.05 476th 795 40.1%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Margaretta High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.97 126th 681 81.5%
2005 61.39 308th 689 55.3%
2006 50.51 440th 696 36.8%
2007 52.26 487th 756 35.6%
2008 57.66 430th 767 43.9%
2009 58.59 436th 791 44.9%
2010 60.64 417th 819 49.1%
2011 62.29 404th 818 50.6%
2012 59.65 473rd 832 43.1%
2013 65.11 293rd 767 61.8%
2014 54.68 476th 769 38.1%
2015 54.64 434th 778 44.2%
2016 57.24 345th 784 56.0%
2017 49.67 407th 773 47.3%
2018 50.42 435th 800 45.6%
2019 53.93 420th 836 49.8%
2021 43.35 488th 819 40.4%
2022 47.68 468th 836 44.0%
2023 53.68 423rd 867 51.2%
2024 62.08 308th 864 64.4%
See the entire list of Ohio High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.56 362nd 614 41.0%
2024 39.39 320th 598 46.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.51 500th 758 34.0%
2019 55.29 393rd 779 49.6%
2021 37.44 518th 763 32.1%
2022 46.94 445th 773 42.4%
2023 49.55 443rd 805 45.0%
2024 66.51 247th 822 70.0%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.23 484th 751 35.6%
2019 59.43 379th 781 51.5%
2021 39.82 515th 775 33.5%
2022 40.66 523rd 794 34.1%
2023 51.09 460th 813 43.4%
2024 62.29 324th 798 59.4%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.22 98th 550 82.2%
2021 38.53 349th 596 41.4%
2022 62.60 125th 606 79.4%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.91 273rd 538 49.3%
2019 37.15 222nd 272 18.4%
2021 35.00 293rd 349 16.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.10 512th 763 32.9%
2019 50.29 461st 792 41.8%
2021 43.42 473rd 778 39.2%
2022 54.76 387th 808 52.1%
2023 59.24 359th 819 56.2%
2024 66.93 285th 816 65.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Margaretta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.39 530th 718 26.2%
2019 48.59 440th 739 40.5%
2021 34.92 509th 727 30.0%
2022 40.46 487th 749 35.0%
2023 47.10 443rd 756 41.4%
2024 60.12 323rd 754 57.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Margaretta High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 790 3 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1989 748 4 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1990 766 4 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1991 750 3 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1992 731 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1993 717 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1994 754 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1995 735 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1996 735 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1997 785 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1998 760 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1999 778 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 792
2000 763 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 774
2001 751 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2002 697 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 6 714
2003 697 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 6 714
2004 711 1 1 8 0 n/a n/a 7 728
2005 697 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 7 711
2006 671 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 10 691
2007 665 1 1 10 1 n/a n/a 7 685
2008 664 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 9 680
2009 668 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 10 683
2010 595 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 10 612
2011 546 4 1 7 0 0 8 0 566
2012 634 2 1 17 1 0 14 0 669
2013 584 2 0 18 1 0 13 0 618
2014 563 1 1 22 1 0 18 0 606
2015 545 5 1 25 2 0 13 0 591
2016 550 3 1 22 2 1 13 0 592
2017 556 3 1 25 1 1 15 0 602
2018 568 2 2 22 1 2 14 0 611
2019 550 2 2 22 1 0 12 0 589
2020 533 1 1 19 2 0 19 0 575
2021 532 2 1 22 4 0 20 0 581
2022 504 1 1 26 2 0 11 0 545
2023 509 2 1 30 2 0 14 0 558
2024 489 1 2 33 1 0 14 0 540

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Margaretta High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 810 44.0 18.4 0
1989 771 44.0 17.5 n/a
1990 790 40.6 19.4 n/a
1991 770 39.8 19.3 n/a
1992 743 37.0 20.0 3.1
1993 725 37.0 19.6 4
1994 761 37.0 20.6 6.6
1995 745 38.0 19.6 7
1996 745 38.0 19.6 7
1997 798 38.0 21.0 8.4
1998 771 39.0 19.8 7.7
1999 792 41.0 19.3 11
2000 774 42.5 18.2 9.4
2001 762 39.0 19.5 9.8
2002 714 40.5 17.6 11.3
2003 714 40.5 17.6 11.3
2004 728 43.0 16.9 16.5
2005 711 43.4 16.4 15.1
2006 691 43.0 16.1 19.7
2007 685 43.3 15.8 21.4
2008 680 40.3 16.9 n/a
2009 683 36.5 18.7 25.1
2010 612 37.5 16.3 33.1
2011 566 35.5 15.9 36.6
2012 669 35.5 18.8 39.3
2013 618 38.5 16.0 33.2
2014 606 36.0 16.8 35.1
2015 591 n/a n/a 42.6
2016 592 34.0 17.4 34.5
2017 602 34.0 17.7 30.9
2018 611 34.0 17.9 44.2
2019 589 30.0 19.6 39.7
2020 575 31.0 18.5 41
2021 581 31.5 18.4 n/a
2022 545 28.5 19.1 n/a
2023 558 30.2 18.4 37.5
2024 540 32.0 16.8 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Margaretta High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 810 44.0 18.4 0
1989 771 44.0 17.5 n/a
1990 790 40.6 19.4 n/a
1991 770 39.8 19.3 n/a
1992 743 37.0 20.0 3.1
1993 725 37.0 19.6 4
1994 761 37.0 20.6 6.6
1995 745 38.0 19.6 7
1996 745 38.0 19.6 7
1997 798 38.0 21.0 8.4
1998 771 39.0 19.8 7.7
1999 792 41.0 19.3 11
2000 774 42.5 18.2 9.4
2001 762 39.0 19.5 9.8
2002 714 40.5 17.6 11.3
2003 714 40.5 17.6 11.3
2004 728 43.0 16.9 16.5
2005 711 43.4 16.4 15.1
2006 691 43.0 16.1 19.7
2007 685 43.3 15.8 21.4
2008 680 40.3 16.9 n/a
2009 683 36.5 18.7 25.1
2010 612 37.5 16.3 33.1
2011 566 35.5 15.9 36.6
2012 669 35.5 18.8 39.3
2013 618 38.5 16.0 33.2
2014 606 36.0 16.8 35.1
2015 591 n/a n/a 42.6
2016 592 34.0 17.4 34.5
2017 602 34.0 17.7 30.9
2018 611 34.0 17.9 44.2
2019 589 30.0 19.6 39.7
2020 575 31.0 18.5 41
2021 581 31.5 18.4 n/a
2022 545 28.5 19.1 n/a
2023 558 30.2 18.4 37.5
2024 540 32.0 16.8 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Margaretta High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,993
2022 $12,885
2023 $13,125
2024 $13,623

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaretta High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 551st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 401st of 1048 Middle schools
 14.2%
Ranks 420th of 836 High schoolsRanks 423rd of 867 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Margaretta High School)47.844.3
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Margaretta Local)47.844.3
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta High School)62.260.2
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta Local)62.260.2
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Margaretta High School)48.344.3
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Margaretta Local)48.944.3
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta High School)65.279.7
 14.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta Local)65.679.7
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Margaretta High School)70.876.7
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Margaretta Local)70.876.7
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Margaretta High School)52.845.6
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Margaretta Local)52.845.6
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta High School)60.468.9
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Margaretta Local)60.468.9
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course American Government (Margaretta High School)89.472
 17.4%
   End of Course American Government (Margaretta Local)89.472
 17.4%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Margaretta High School)81.769.9
 11.8%
   End of Course American History (Margaretta Local)81.769.9
 11.8%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Margaretta High School)77.469.6
 7.8%
   End of Course Biology (Margaretta Local)77.469.6
 7.8%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Margaretta High School)7267
 5%
   End of Course English II (Margaretta Local)7267
 5%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Margaretta High School)28.936.8
 7.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Margaretta Local)28.936.8
 7.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Margaretta High School)63.556.4
 7.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Margaretta Local)63.556.4
 7.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students589558
 5.3%
African American22
American Indian12
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2230
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White550509
 7.5%
Two or More Races1214
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%37.5%
 2.3%


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Students at Margaretta High School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Margaretta High School ranks 308th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 540 students attended Margaretta High School.

Margaretta High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Margaretta Elementary School


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