Arcanum High School

2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304

325 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arcanum High School, located at 2011 Trojan Ave in Arcanum, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Arcanum-Butler Local School District. As a pillar of the small, close-knit Darke County community, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, with its athletic teams—the Trojans—serving as a central point of community pride and spirit. The school maintains a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, offering a curriculum that balances traditional academics with extracurricular opportunities designed to foster student growth and engagement.

The facility itself serves as the hub for the district’s high school operations, providing a structured environment for students in grades 9 through 12. Beyond its classroom instruction, Arcanum High School is known for emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with students to achieve academic milestones. By fostering a sense of tradition and community involvement, the school plays a vital role in the social and intellectual development of the youth in the Arcanum area.

325

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arcanum High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
314 (96.6%)
Two or More
7 (2.2%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Hispanic
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arcanum-Butler Local
Phone:	(937)692-5174
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 74

Grade 10 99

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 63