Kalida High School

393 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Kalida High School, located in the small village of Kalida, Ohio, serves as a central hub for the local community and the Kalida Local School District. As a smaller, rural educational institution, the school is known for fostering a tight-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit. The district consistently emphasizes academic achievement and maintains a reputation for high standards within Putnam County, often ranking well in state performance metrics.

Beyond academics, Kalida High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding community, with extracurricular activities playing a significant role in student life. The school boasts a competitive athletic program—particularly in basketball and baseball—which frequently draws significant local support and serves as a rallying point for residents. By balancing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on character development and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

393

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalida High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	6
Black	2

White
385 (98.0%)
Hispanic
6 (1.5%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

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:	Kalida Local
Phone:	(419)532-3529
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 5 64

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 51

Grade 9 54

Grade 10 51

Grade 11 38

Grade 12 35