Defiance High School

Defiance High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1755 Palmer Dr,  Defiance, OH
Defiance City School District
3.6
3.2
709 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Morton
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
19%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
231:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
63.6%
Hispanic
26.7%
Black
6.3%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University 120 Students
Bowling Green State University 107 Students
University of Toledo 92 Students
University of Cincinnati 63 Students
Ohio University 60 Students
Northwest State Community College 59 Students
University of Findlay 48 Students
Miami University 45 Students
Michigan State University 39 Students
University of Dayton 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Business 31 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Biology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Marketing 16 Students
Education 14 Students
Early Childhood Education 14 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 14 Students
Accounting 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 211 Reviews
3.0 Senior
6/6/2024
Lots of good things with some spotty bad things. Administration will sometimes over or under compensate, and some teachers are either under qualified or mix their personal beliefs with the curriculum. The school also cares far more about sports performance than academic performance, and it shows.
3.0 Junior
3/12/2024
It is ok, not the best teachers in some subjects however. Food sucks. Sports are to much of the focus.
4.0 Junior
4/25/2023
I like the fact that there is diversity here. You can be who you want to be. Almost. You can't be just anybody. I mean, you can be but you will get made fun of. I like the options you have here. You can do almost anything you want or pursue any activity you want. I don't like the toxic popularity culture. You have to be a certain way or dress a certain way in order to be fully accepted. The academics here are okay. There are some crappy teachers but then there are some amazing ones.
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3.2 4 Reviews
3.0 parent
3/30/2014
I am a DHS alumni and I have 2 children enrolled here. As a former student I was often overlooked by staff and students alike. In Defiance if your parents aren't rich or work at GM you are a nobody and not worth knowing! If you are looking for a diverse and accepted learning environment for your kid...
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5.0 other
9/16/2013
On September 12, 2013 we stopped by the Van Wert, Ohio McDonalds. As we pulled in we noticed the Defiance school bus in the lot. Upon entering the building with our two grandchildren, we saw a large party of Defiance girls in line to order. At that point, one of the girls said why don't you go ahead...
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4.0 parent
4/17/2010
We just recently moved here. We come from a previous school of high excellence, however, my freshman son is challenged here as well. They have a wonderful guidance counselor and staff.
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1.0 student
12/20/2006
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