Symmes Valley High School

14778 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696

www.symmesvalley.k12.oh.us

195 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Symmes Valley High School, located in the rural community of Willow Wood, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Symmes Valley Local School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it emphasizes a supportive environment where students are provided with core academic curricula, vocational opportunities, and various extracurricular activities. The school plays a central role in the local area, fostering a close-knit atmosphere that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social life of Lawrence County, often highlighting its mascot, the Vikings, in local athletic and academic competitions. By leveraging its connection to the Symmes Valley Local School District, the high school focuses on maintaining accessible communication with parents and community members through its digital presence. Overall, Symmes Valley High School functions as a foundational institution committed to the personal and academic development of the youth within its rural Ohio district.

195

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Symmes Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
187 (95.9%)
Hispanic
4 (2.1%)
Two or More
3 (1.5%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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:	Symmes Valley Local
Phone:	(740)643-2371
Website:	http://www.symmesvalley.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 66

Grade 10 57

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 27