Lima Senior High School

1,004 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lima Senior High School, located at 1 Spartan Way in Lima, Ohio, serves as the primary public high school for the Lima City School District. As the home of the "Spartans," the school is a central fixture of the community and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success through various pathways, including college preparatory courses, career-technical programs, and specialized elective offerings.

Beyond the classroom, Lima Senior High maintains a strong tradition of school spirit, particularly through its athletic programs and performing arts departments. The campus is designed to support a holistic educational environment, fostering student engagement through sports, clubs, and community service initiatives. By prioritizing both academic achievement and personal development, the school strives to cultivate a supportive culture that empowers its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the broader Lima community and beyond.

1,004

Total Students

67.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lima Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	72
Black	375
Asian	4
Two or More	202
American Indian	3

Black
375 (37.4%)
White
348 (34.7%)
Two or More
202 (20.1%)
Hispanic
72 (7.2%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Lima City
Phone:	(419)996-3000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,004
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 255

Grade 10 262

Grade 11 250

Grade 12 237