Butler High School

www.vbcsd.com

856 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Butler High School, located in Vandalia, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Vandalia-Butler City School District. Situated at 600 S. Dixie Drive, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with comprehensive extracurricular opportunities. Its mission focuses on preparing students for future success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, pursuing technical training, or enrolling in higher education.

As a centerpiece of the Vandalia-Butler district, Butler High School offers a wide array of programs designed to support student growth, including Advanced Placement courses, robust athletic programs, and diverse student organizations. The school emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages both individual achievement and community involvement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to navigate a modern, globalized world.

856

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butler High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	634
Hispanic	43
Black	92
Asian	14
Two or More	70
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
634 (74.1%)
Black
92 (10.7%)
Two or More
70 (8.2%)
Hispanic
43 (5.0%)
Asian
14 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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:	Vandalia-Butler City
Phone:	(937)415-6300
Website:	http://www.vbcsd.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 9 219

Grade 10 266

Grade 11 170

Grade 12 201