Black River High School

Black River High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
233 County Road 40,  Sullivan, OH
Black River Local School District
3.5
2.8
283 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tracey Lambdin
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
93.1%
Hispanic
3.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University 48 Students
Ashland University 45 Students
Kent State University 43 Students
Bowling Green State University 36 Students
The University of Akron 36 Students
Ohio University 35 Students
Cleveland State University 28 Students
Lorain County Community College 25 Students
Baldwin Wallace University 22 Students
University of Dayton 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 15 Students
Business 12 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Biology 10 Students
Education 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 8 Students
Early Childhood Education 7 Students
Mechanical Engineering 6 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 49 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/31/2025
Black river is an amazing school when it comes to music education but is lacking in almost every other area.
4.0 NicheUser
3/23/2016
I have loved being at this school, It has given me many amazing opportunities. While being at this school I have been able to be a part of FCCLA, FFA, and our band program. All of these programs have helped me to realize my full potential. If given the opportunity I would do it all over again.
5.0 NicheUser
12/2/2015
I love the hometown vibe I have always got from black river. I have never went anywhere else, and I wouldn't trade my years at black river for a thing. I love the amazing community we have, through thick and thin.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
1.0 other
9/11/2013
I honestly would not recommend Black River local schools to anyone. Black River is a failure to its students and community. The administration and teachers do not have students as there top priority. The school spends more time fundraising for the football program then working on getting High School...
4.0 student
4/24/2010
What sets this school apart are its teachers. All have been truly inspirational figures in my goal of becoming a school teacher myself. I cannot stress enough how wonderful the teachers are at Black River. If you're having a difficult time understanding something that was covered in class, the teach...
5.0 parent
4/6/2010
1.0 student
3/18/2008

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Black River High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sullivan, OH and is served by the Black River Local School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 283 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Black River High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Black River Local Virtual School, West Salem Christian Educators, Heritage Private School Inc., and more. Learn more about what Sullivan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Black River High School.

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