At a glance
Reported students
536
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
536
Margaretta High School: 536 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 514
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Margaretta High School
Margaretta High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Castalia. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Margaretta Local. NCES reports 536 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, close to the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Margaretta High School
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.3%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Margaretta Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Margaretta High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Community School High · Charter · Townsend Community School | 09–12 | 494 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sandusky High School High · Sandusky City | 09–12 | 1,028 | 5.2 mi |
| Perkins High School High · Perkins Local | 09–12 | 539 | 5.2 mi |
| Bellevue High School High · Bellevue City | 09–12 | 521 | 8.4 mi |
| Danbury High School High · Danbury Local | 09–12 | 172 | 9.8 mi |
| Ehove Career Center High · EHOVE Career Center | 10–12 | 731 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Margaretta High School
What grades does Margaretta High School serve?
Margaretta High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Margaretta Local.
How many students attend Margaretta High School?
Margaretta High School reported 536 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 514 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Margaretta High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 536 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Margaretta High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Margaretta High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Margaretta Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Margaretta High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Margaretta High School in?
Margaretta High School is part of Margaretta Local, based in Castalia, OH, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Margaretta High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Townsend Community School (under 0.1 mi), Sandusky High School (5.2 mi), Perkins High School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.