Enrollment
140
High
DISTRICT 109 · STATE 565
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LUCAS LOCAL·NCES 390494403593
Lucas High School
5 1st Ave, Lucas, OH 44843 · (419) 892-2338 · Richland County
GRADES 08–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL140 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 35 | 25% |
| Grade 9 | 44 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 34 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 12 | 9% |
| Grade 12 | 15 | 11% |
Student demographics
6%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Lucas Local. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
56.3%
OH avg 59.8% . -0.7pp since 2021
Math
58.2%
OH avg 56.1% . +21.6pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 56 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 58 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are up about 22 points.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 56.3% | 58.2% |
| 2023-24 | 61.9% | 49.9% |
| 2022-23 | 64.0% | 46.5% |
| 2021-22 | 57.0% | 36.6% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Lucas High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Richland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 58.2% | #261 of 776 ▲ 86 | #4 of 10 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 56.3% | #522 of 774 ▼ 84 | #8 of 10 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +10.4pp | #115 of 742 | #2 of 10 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 140 | #802 of 888 | #10 of 11 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
140
-39 (-22%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 197
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 140 | 13 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 151 | 15 | 10.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 156 | 14 | 11.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 179 | 14 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 176 | 14.6 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 199 | 14 | 14.2:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 175 | 15 | 11.7:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 208 | 17 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 197 | 15 | 13.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lucas High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (176 to 140); teachers down 11% (14.6 to 13).
About Lucas High School
Lucas High School is a very small high school serving families in Lucas, Ohio. It enrolls 140 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are 8 through 12. That is 75% below the average of about 565 students for high schools in Ohio.
The 4 schools in Lucas Local enroll 436 students altogether, Lucas High School among them.
Of every 100 students at Lucas High School, about 97 are White. Census figures show Richland County is about 85% White. A diversity index of 6% means there is a 6% chance two randomly chosen students at Lucas High School are from different groups.
There are 13 full-time-equivalent teachers at Lucas High School, giving a ratio of 10.8:1. High schools in Ohio have an average ratio of 17.7:1.
The school's county is Richland County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $59,509, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Richland County's 49 public schools enroll about 18,772 students and include Lucas High School.
Among nearby public schools, Lucas Heritage Middle School is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. In all, 5 other public schools sit within five miles of Lucas High School.
Lucas High School is in rural territory close to an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Fringe.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 22%, from 179 to 140. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped to 10.8:1, from 12.8:1.
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Richland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
125,099
Census ACS
Median income
$59,509
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
18,772 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lucas Local
- Lucas Elementary SchoolElementary · 200 students
- Lucas Heritage Middle SchoolMiddle · 70 students
- Lucas Cubs PreschoolElementary · 26 students
Other schools in Lucas
- Lucas Elementary SchoolElementary · 200 students
- Lucas Heritage Middle SchoolMiddle · 70 students
- Lucas Cubs PreschoolElementary · 26 students
Nearby schools
- Lucas Heritage Middle School0.1 mi · 70
- Lucas Cubs Preschool0.1 mi · 26
- Lucas Elementary School0.1 mi · 200
- Madison South Elementary School4.2 mi · 486
- Mifflin Elementary School4.3 mi · 256
- Madison Middle School5.2 mi · 761
Frequently asked questions
About Lucas High SchoolHow many students attend Lucas High School?
Lucas High School enrolls approximately 140 students in grades 08-12.
Is Lucas High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lucas High School is a high school covering grades 08-12.
How many teachers does Lucas High School have?
Lucas High School employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lucas High School?
At Lucas High School, the student body is approximately 97% White, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Lucas High School?
Lucas High School is overseen by Lucas Local in Richland County.
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