Black River High School

339 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Black River High School, located in Sullivan, Ohio, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Black River Local School District. As a rural district institution, the school fosters a close-knit community environment where students from the surrounding area come together. The high school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing the development of well-rounded individuals through various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations.

Beyond its academic offerings, Black River High School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Sullivan community. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages student achievement and preparation for post-graduation success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with community-focused initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students to be engaged and responsible citizens.

339

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black River High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	11
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
316 (93.2%)
Hispanic
11 (3.2%)
Two or More
7 (2.1%)
Black
4 (1.2%)
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:	Black River Local
Phone:	(419)736-3303
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 8 65

Grade 9 72

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 55