Bluffton High School

420 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bluffton High School, located in the village of Bluffton, Ohio, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. As a cornerstone of the local Bluffton Exempted Village School District, the school is well-regarded for maintaining a small-town, community-centered atmosphere while prioritizing academic achievement and student extracurricular involvement. Its location on College Avenue places it in close proximity to the historic district and Bluffton University, fostering an environment that values education and local engagement.

The school is known for its balanced approach to education, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and vocational pathways. Beyond the classroom, Bluffton High School boasts a competitive athletic program—often referred to as the "Pirates"—and a variety of student organizations, including arts, music, and leadership clubs. With a focus on cultivating responsible citizenship and personal growth, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic fabric of the Bluffton community.

420

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bluffton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	16
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
388 (92.4%)
Hispanic
16 (3.8%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)
Black
4 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Bluffton Exempted Village
Phone:	(419)358-7941
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 90

Grade 10 98

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 124