Martins Ferry High School

5000 Ayers Lime Stone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935

343 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Martins Ferry High School, located at 5000 Ayers Lime Stone Rd in Martins Ferry, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Situated in the Ohio Valley, the school is known for its role as a hub for both academics and extracurricular engagement, fostering a long-standing tradition of community spirit and local pride. As part of the Martins Ferry City School District, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of Martins Ferry, particularly through its robust athletics program, which typically features the "Purple Riders" mascot. The campus serves as a central gathering point for community events and scholastic competitions, reflecting the small-town values and close-knit atmosphere characteristic of the region. Through its commitment to student development and community involvement, Martins Ferry High School continues to play a vital role in shaping the lives of youth in Belmont County.

343

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martins Ferry High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	6
Black	23
Asian	1
Two or More	24

White
289 (84.3%)
Two or More
24 (7.0%)
Black
23 (6.7%)
Hispanic
6 (1.7%)
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:	Martins Ferry City
Phone:	(740)633-0684
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 81

Grade 10 96

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 77