Shawnee High School

673 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shawnee High School, located at 3333 Zurmehly Rd in Lima, Ohio, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Shawnee Local School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular program, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive education, balancing core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities that allow students to explore their specific interests and career aspirations.

Beyond the classroom, Shawnee High School maintains a strong reputation for its active campus life, featuring a wide range of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations. This emphasis on well-rounded development encourages students to engage with their community and develop essential leadership and collaborative skills. As a cornerstone of the Lima area, the school remains dedicated to upholding high standards of achievement while nurturing the personal and social growth of its diverse student body.

673

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	552
Hispanic	29
Black	35
Asian	12
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
552 (82.0%)
Two or More
44 (6.5%)
Black
35 (5.2%)
Hispanic
29 (4.3%)
Asian
12 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Shawnee Local
Phone:	(419)998-8000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 9 183

Grade 10 189

Grade 11 148

Grade 12 153