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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PORTSMOUTH CITY·NCES 391002701544

Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School

1225 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 · (740) 353-2398 · Scioto County
GRADES 07–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL636 STUDENTS
Enrollment
636
High
DISTRICT 520 · STATE 565
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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
100
Grade 8
118
Grade 9
115
Grade 10
113
Grade 11
96
Grade 12
94
Student demographics
White
42767%
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
559%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 8%
Black
488%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 17%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
10116%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 7%
Native American
30%
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
33052%
Female
30648%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
44.9%
OH avg 59.8% . +5.9pp since 2021
Math
33.6%
OH avg 56.1% . +17.0pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
636
+54 (+9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 13.3:1
% White
67%
was 80%
% Hispanic
9%
was 2%
% Black
8%
was 8%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School

Set in Portsmouth, Ohio, Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School is a medium-sized senior high, run under Portsmouth City. It caters to 636 students across grades 7 through 12.

Across the 3 schools in Portsmouth City (1,561 students total), Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School reports that 67% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school shows 16% multiracial, 9% Hispanic, 8% Black. By comparison, Scioto County as a whole is about 93% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School lists 45 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.7:1, putting Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Scioto County put the typical household earns roughly $50,609 per year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School is one of 32 public schools in Scioto County (combined enrollment of about 10,849 students).

Nearest neighbor: Portsmouth Elementary, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School has edged up 9%, going from 582 students in 2018 to 636 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 80% to 67%.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Scioto County at a glance

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Population
72,627
Census ACS
Median income
$50,609
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
10,849 students

Quick facts

School name
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
District
Portsmouth City
Address
1225 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Phone
(740) 353-2398
County
Scioto County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
636
Teachers (FTE)
45
Student–teacher ratio
14.0:1
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
391002701544
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
How many students attend Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School?
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School enrolls approximately 636 students in grades 07-12.
Is Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School is a high school covering grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School is approximately 14.0:1 (45 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School?
At Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School, the student body is approximately 67% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Black, 0% Asian, 16% Two or more.
Is Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School public or private?
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Portsmouth City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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