Waite High School

937 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waite High School, located in East Toledo, Ohio, is a historic institution that has served its community for over a century. Opened in 1914 and housed in an iconic, architecturally significant building, the school is deeply woven into the local culture and is often recognized for its strong sense of tradition and school spirit. As part of the Toledo Public Schools district, the campus serves a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including a long-standing and storied athletics program.

Beyond its academic offerings, Waite High School is well-known for its deep connection to the "East Side" of Toledo. The school serves as a central hub for community events and alumni gatherings, maintaining a tight-knit community feel despite its size. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation—whether through college pathways or career-technical education—the school balances its historical legacy with a commitment to modernizing educational opportunities to help its students succeed in a changing economy.

937

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waite High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	255
Black	234
Asian	2
Two or More	118
American Indian	1

White
327 (34.9%)
Hispanic
255 (27.2%)
Black
234 (25.0%)
Two or More
118 (12.6%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	Toledo City
Phone:	(419)671-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	937
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 9 244

Grade 10 270

Grade 11 217

Grade 12 206