Mapleton High School

Mapleton High School is a tiny 9-12 campus in Ashland, Ohio, operated by Mapleton Local. The school serves 202 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 64% smaller than the typical public school in Ohio, which averages around 565 students.

Across the 4 schools in Mapleton Local (756 students total), Mapleton High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Mapleton High School shows that nearly all students (96%) are White. Other groups include 2% Hispanic. Compared to Ashland County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the resource side, Mapleton High School logs 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.9:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.7:1 average.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Ashland County put median household earnings sit near $69,860, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Mapleton High School is one of 21 public schools in Ashland County (combined enrollment of about 6,940 students).

Nearest neighbor: Mapleton Middle School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 27%: 277 students in 2018 compared to 202 in 2025. Class-load math has narrowed: from 18.3:1 in 2018 to 11.9:1 in 2025.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.