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Oak Harbor High School

11661 W State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449 · (419) 898-6216 · Ottawa County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL669 STUDENTS
Enrollment
669
High
DISTRICT 447 · STATE 565
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
195 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
116
Grade 8
96
Grade 9
103
Grade 10
115
Grade 11
90
Grade 12
149
Student demographics
White
61592%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
365%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 8%
Black
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 17%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
112%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
33650%
Female
33350%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
79.9%
OH avg 59.8% . +2.8pp since 2021
Math
76.7%
OH avg 56.1% . +1.8pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
80.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
77.8%
based on OH schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.1pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
669
+55 (+9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
was 18.3:1
% White
92%
was 92%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Oak Harbor High School

Located at 11661 W State Route 163, in Oak Harbor, Ohio, Oak Harbor High School is a reasonably sized high school that enrolls 669 students (grades 7 through 12), part of Benton Carroll Salem Local.

Within Benton Carroll Salem Local, which oversees 3 schools and 1,341 students, Oak Harbor High School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Oak Harbor High School logs that nearly all students (92%) are White. Beyond that, the school reports 5% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

On the income-and-resources front, The school lists 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.3:1. The state averages about 17.7:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 29% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Ottawa County runs at roughly 46%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, Oak Harbor High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 77.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 80.9%.

Across the wider county, census data for Ottawa County shows median household earnings sit near $76,101, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Ottawa County's 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,905 students), Oak Harbor High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Oak Harbor Intermediate School, roughly 0.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a rural site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Oak Harbor High School has increased 9%, going from 614 students in 2018 to 669 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Ottawa County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
39,994
Census ACS
Median income
$76,101
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
4,905 students

Quick facts

School name
Oak Harbor High School
District
Benton Carroll Salem Local
Address
11661 W State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH 43449
Phone
(419) 898-6216
County
Ottawa County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
669
Teachers (FTE)
37
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
195 (29%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
390489203452
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Benton Carroll Salem Local
Other schools in Oak Harbor
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Oak Harbor High School
How large is Oak Harbor High School?
Oak Harbor High School enrolls approximately 669 students in grades 07-12.
Is Oak Harbor High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Oak Harbor High School is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at Oak Harbor High School?
Approximately 18.3:1 students per teacher at Oak Harbor High School.
How diverse is Oak Harbor High School?
Oak Harbor High School reports a student body of 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Oak Harbor High School?
Oak Harbor High School is overseen by Benton Carroll Salem Local in Ottawa County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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