Vinton County High School

Vinton County Local
63910 Us Highway 50
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
491 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Vinton County High School, located in McArthur, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Vinton County. As the district's only high school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, providing academic, vocational, and extracurricular opportunities to students in a rural Appalachian setting. The school emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or pursuing higher education.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Vinton County High School plays a significant role in the social fabric of McArthur. The school supports a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that aim to foster school spirit and student engagement. By serving the entire county, the institution acts as a focal point for local events and community development, working to bridge the gap between traditional classroom learning and the unique needs and challenges of the surrounding rural community.
491
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    472 (96.1%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.0%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.0%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    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: Vinton County Local
Phone: (740)596-5258
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
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 9 143
Grade 10 138
Grade 11 99
Grade 12 111
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wellston High School
Wellston City
342 Students
200 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692 (8.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th