Waynesville High School

Summary:

Waynesville High School is a public high school serving 465 students in grades 9-12 in the predominantly white community of Waynesville, Ohio. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and strong test scores that outpace state and district averages.

Waynesville High School's academic excellence is evident in its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and statewide ranking between 43rd and 67th out of 864 high schools over the past 5 years. The school boasts a 4-year graduation rate ranging from 95.4% to 98.5%, significantly higher than the state average. Students at Waynesville High School consistently outperform their peers on Ohio State Tests, with proficiency rates as high as 90.6% in American Government, compared to the state average of 69.1%.

Compared to the nearby Warren County Career Center, Waynesville High School serves a more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (16.56% vs. 47.17%) and a higher student-to-teacher ratio (21.6 vs. 5.6). This suggests that Waynesville High School provides a more traditional academic-focused education, while the Warren County Vocational School district focuses more on career-oriented programs.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 735 Dayton Rd
       Waynesville, OH  45068-8432


(513) 897-2776

District: Wayne Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,124 Help


Feeder schools for Waynesville High School:

Elementary:    Waynesville Elementary School
Middle:    Waynesville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Hispanic:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waynesville High School ranks better than 92.2% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waynesville 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 (91.8%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waynesville High School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Compare Waynesville High School employs 27.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waynesville High School is $14,124.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waynesville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesville High School 67th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Waynesville High School in the ranking list.)

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Wayne Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Local 47th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waynesville High School

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Rank History for all students at Waynesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.94 114th 681 83.3%
2005 69.29 211th 689 69.4%
2006 78.06 97th 696 86.1%
2007 76.74 90th 756 88.1%
2008 72.16 173rd 767 77.4%
2009 74.90 120th 791 84.8%
2010 75.25 127th 819 84.5%
2011 79.12 51st 818 93.8%
2012 76.12 105th 832 87.4%
2013 77.15 84th 767 89.0%
2014 77.60 78th 769 89.9%
2015 76.79 58th 778 92.5%
2016 79.08 51st 784 93.5%
2017 77.21 84th 773 89.1%
2018 78.85 63rd 800 92.1%
2019 78.79 70th 836 91.6%
2021 80.18 60th 819 92.7%
2022 83.26 47th 836 94.4%
2023 84.49 43rd 867 95.0%
2024 81.24 67th 864 92.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waynesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.63 143rd 614 76.7%
2024 57.91 162nd 598 72.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waynesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.98 98th 758 87.1%
2019 69.17 188th 779 75.9%
2021 87.37 29th 763 96.2%
2023 92.07 23rd 805 97.1%
2024 81.94 79th 822 90.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Waynesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.53 71st 751 90.5%
2019 82.02 77th 781 90.1%
2021 83.37 64th 775 91.7%
2022 83.99 64th 794 91.9%
2023 89.03 30th 813 96.3%
2024 85.77 57th 798 92.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Waynesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.46 124th 550 77.5%
2019 47.98 294th 628 53.2%
2021 69.07 105th 596 82.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Waynesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.42 145th 538 73.0%
2021 67.68 88th 349 74.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Waynesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.15 99th 763 87.0%
2019 75.71 159th 792 79.9%
2021 83.80 71st 778 90.9%
2022 88.95 36th 808 95.5%
2023 87.54 54th 819 93.4%
2024 85.61 66th 816 91.9%
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Rank History for White students at Waynesville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.24 90th 718 87.5%
2019 79.23 113th 739 84.7%
2021 81.90 77th 727 89.4%
2022 86.33 46th 749 93.9%
2023 87.19 47th 756 93.8%
2024 84.82 66th 754 91.2%
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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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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 22, 2016

Open Quote We moved to Waynesville specifically for their high school. My daughter had been in Christian private school (Pre-K - 8th) and wanted to go to a "normal" school for her high school years. After doing lots of research we narrowed it down to the two best schools in our area. She did a shadow day at one and we had a walk around (met teachers, classes offered, etc.) at the other. The Waynesville staff was very attentive and welcoming to my daughter and I, very different than the other schools attitude. My daughter is finishing up her junior year now at Waynesville and she is doing GREAT! She has continued her 4.0 GPA even while taking AP and honors classes. She absolutely loves her teachers. She speaks highly of them often even if the class has been a hard one. I feel the teachers there take a one on one interest with the kids that actually care about their grades. The office staff had ALWAYS been nice and respectful when I have called with questions....and I have had many being that I was use to private schools in the past. All schools do have some issues but the good at Waynesville HS GREATLY out weighs any negative issues. I have asked my daughter many times if she regrets coming to this school and the answer is always "NO WAY"! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waynesville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 530 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1989 529 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1990 484 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1991 304 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1992 319 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1993 317 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1994 322 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1995 356 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1996 356 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1997 387 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1998 398 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 403 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2000 435 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2001 430 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 506 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 2 516
2003 506 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 2 516
2004 494 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 2 504
2005 487 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 494
2006 475 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2007 483 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 488
2008 480 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 3 488
2009 477 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 2 486
2010 441 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 3 449
2011 420 1 1 3 0 0 3 0 428
2012 428 2 4 3 1 0 3 0 441
2013 435 4 4 3 2 0 3 0 451
2014 452 2 3 2 1 1 5 0 466
2015 473 0 3 2 1 1 6 0 486
2016 446 0 2 5 1 2 8 0 464
2017 446 0 2 5 1 3 12 0 469
2018 448 1 2 4 2 2 13 0 472
2019 434 2 2 8 2 1 10 0 459
2020 407 2 3 9 1 0 15 0 437
2021 416 3 4 12 1 0 11 0 447
2022 444 4 2 16 1 0 14 0 481
2023 432 1 4 11 0 0 17 0 465
2024 405 4 6 11 0 0 15 0 441

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Waynesville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 27.0 19.7 0
1989 534 28.0 19.0 n/a
1990 490 28.0 17.5 n/a
1991 311 22.0 14.1 n/a
1992 320 22.0 14.5 2.5
1993 318 23.0 13.8 3.8
1994 325 20.0 16.3 4
1995 360 20.0 18.0 3.9
1996 360 20.0 18.0 3.9
1997 391 20.0 19.6 3.6
1998 401 20.1 20.0 2.7
1999 407 20.3 20.0 3.2
2000 440 21.4 20.6 9.3
2001 433 23.5 18.4 6.2
2002 516 28.1 18.4 9.3
2003 516 28.1 18.4 9.3
2004 504 25.7 19.6 9.8
2005 494 27.8 17.8 11.8
2006 478 26.8 17.8 11.5
2007 488 26.4 18.5 16.4
2008 488 25.2 19.4 n/a
2009 486 25.3 19.2 15.7
2010 449 24.5 18.2 9.2
2011 428 26.2 16.3 30.6
2012 441 25.8 17.0 27.2
2013 451 25.7 17.5 30.6
2014 466 25.7 18.1 26
2015 486 n/a n/a 27.2
2016 464 21.0 22.0 30.6
2017 469 20.8 22.5 22.2
2018 472 21.8 21.6 18.6
2019 459 20.8 22.0 19.6
2020 437 21.8 20.0 20.8
2021 447 21.8 20.4 n/a
2022 481 22.5 21.3 n/a
2023 465 21.5 21.6 16.6
2024 441 27.3 16.1 19.3

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 Waynesville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 27.0 19.7 0
1989 534 28.0 19.0 n/a
1990 490 28.0 17.5 n/a
1991 311 22.0 14.1 n/a
1992 320 22.0 14.5 2.5
1993 318 23.0 13.8 3.8
1994 325 20.0 16.3 4
1995 360 20.0 18.0 3.9
1996 360 20.0 18.0 3.9
1997 391 20.0 19.6 3.6
1998 401 20.1 20.0 2.7
1999 407 20.3 20.0 3.2
2000 440 21.4 20.6 9.3
2001 433 23.5 18.4 6.2
2002 516 28.1 18.4 9.3
2003 516 28.1 18.4 9.3
2004 504 25.7 19.6 9.8
2005 494 27.8 17.8 11.8
2006 478 26.8 17.8 11.5
2007 488 26.4 18.5 16.4
2008 488 25.2 19.4 n/a
2009 486 25.3 19.2 15.7
2010 449 24.5 18.2 9.2
2011 428 26.2 16.3 30.6
2012 441 25.8 17.0 27.2
2013 451 25.7 17.5 30.6
2014 466 25.7 18.1 26
2015 486 n/a n/a 27.2
2016 464 21.0 22.0 30.6
2017 469 20.8 22.5 22.2
2018 472 21.8 21.6 18.6
2019 459 20.8 22.0 19.6
2020 437 21.8 20.0 20.8
2021 447 21.8 20.4 n/a
2022 481 22.5 21.3 n/a
2023 465 21.5 21.6 16.6
2024 441 27.3 16.1 19.3

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 Waynesville High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,157
2022 $10,012
2023 $14,177
2024 $14,124

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waynesville High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 836 High schoolsRanks 43rd of 867 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Waynesville High School)93.590.5
 3%
   End of Course American Government (Wayne Local)93.590.5
 3%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Waynesville High School)86.292.2
 6%
   End of Course American History (Wayne Local)86.292.3
 6.1%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Waynesville High School)88.485.9
 2.5%
   End of Course Biology (Wayne Local)88.485.4
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Waynesville High School)7985.1
 6.1%
   End of Course English II (Wayne Local)7984.7
 5.7%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Waynesville High School)70.878.1
 7.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Wayne Local)71.178
 6.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Waynesville High School)97.184.7
 12.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wayne Local)98.390
 8.3%
   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 Students459465
 1.3%
African American21
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White434432
 0.5%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.6%16.6%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waynesville High School

Waynesville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waynesville Elementary School
Middle : Waynesville Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Waynesville High School.

Yes. Waynesville High School ranks in the top 7.8% of Ohio high schools.

Students at Waynesville High School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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