Paint Valley High School is a high school located in Bainbridge, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Paint Valley Local School District. The school mascot is the Bearcat. Paint Valley has school clubs such as FCS, NHS, E-Sports, and many more.
Serving 184 students in grades 9-12, Paint Valley 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paint Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Paint Valley High School's student population of 184 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Paint Valley 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 Paint Valley High School is 0.10, which is less 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
#1976 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
95%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paint Valley Local School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paint Valley High School's ranking?
Paint Valley High School is ranked #1976 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Paint Valley High School often compared to?
Paint Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeastern High School, Unioto High School, Huntington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paint Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Paint Valley High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Paint Valley High School?
184 students attend Paint Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Paint Valley High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paint Valley High School?
Paint Valley High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paint Valley High School offer ?
Paint Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paint Valley High School part of?
Paint Valley High School is part of Paint Valley Local School District.
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