Nordonia High School

Nordonia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8006 S Bedford Rd,  Macedonia, OH
Nordonia Hills City School District
3.6
5.0
1,224 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Nordonia High School is the only high school in the Nordonia Hills City School District and serves around 1,300 students in ninth through 12th grade. The school serves students in Northfield, Macedonia, Boston Heights and Sagamore Hills. According to the most recently available state report card, Nordonia ranks high, with an impressive graduation rate and high marks in progress and gap closing. Students at Nordonia can participate in college prep and career-track programming. Through College Credit Plus and Advanced Placement courses, they can earn college credit while in high school. Nordonia students who wish to prepare for a career can attend the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, which offers programs and certificates in construction, engineering, law, information technology and more. A variety of extracurriculars are available to Nordonia students looking to enrich their educational experience outside of academics. The district has a well-developed music program with a marching band, jazz band, concert band, color guard, wind ensemble and more. Science Olympiad, drama club and National Honor Society are also popular among Nordonia students. The school, whose mascot is a Knight, offers a robust athletics program with students participating in football, baseball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, cheerleading, hockey, golf, cross-country, bowling and swimming. Although it currently only holds one title in sports, Nordonia has produced several pro sports players, including pro football players Jordan and Dylan Mabin, Rob Sims, Jason Trusnik and Denzel Ward. It’s also the alma mater of Ron Sega and Mark Foster.

School Details

Head of School
Casey Wright
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
93%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
620
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
58.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
295:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%
White
73.8%
Black
15%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic
1.8%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 300 Students
Kent State University 291 Students
Ohio University 205 Students
The University of Akron 185 Students
University of Cincinnati 184 Students
Miami University 146 Students
Bowling Green State University 134 Students
Cleveland State University 111 Students
Case Western Reserve University 83 Students
University of Dayton 76 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 101 Students
Nursing 85 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Biology 72 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Engineering 30 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 237 Reviews
3.0 Alum
11/20/2024
One best part of Nordonia High School is the community and the overall support of sports. The other best part is the chances to make up tests although not being able to receive all the credit. Another best part are the art classes which allow one to express their creative side. The worst parts are some of the racial slurs in the student and staff community. Not only that, but the abundance of security at the school made it feel like a prison all because of a few students decisions.
5.0 Senior
4/8/2024
The best experience at Nordonia was being able to have fun with my friends in class while still being able to learn. They make learning fun while keeping seriousness in the classroom. The worst experience is probably the problem with Vaping in the school. They have had to lock down the bathrooms and put detectors around them and install a pass method in the hallways.
4.0 Senior
2/27/2024
I started going to Nordonia Hills High School in 2020. I had my first high school experience here. Of course, at first, I was nervous and afraid of being the "New Girl" in a whole different environment. Although Nordonia disappointed me with the diversity factor being pretty low, they still welcomed me with smiles and open arms and lead me the right way.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
12/6/2010
We opted for our children to attend the Nordonia Schools over local private schools and have never regretted that decision. The Faculty and Administration care about our children and their education. The High School offers a wide range of classes for all students, including AP and Honors classes. My...

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Nordonia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Macedonia, OH, in the Macedonia neighborhood, and is served by the Nordonia Hills City School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,224 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Nordonia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $360,286. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nordonia Digital Knights Academy, Lawrence Upper School, St. Peregrine Academy, and more. Learn more about what Macedonia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nordonia High School.

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