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Bluffton High School vs. Lima Senior High School

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School Overview

School
Bluffton High School
106 W College Ave
Bluffton, OH 45817
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lima Senior High School
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bluffton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades 9-12, Bluffton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 1,000 students in grades 9-12, Lima Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
414 students
1,000 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bluffton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lima Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bluffton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lima Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bluffton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lima Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lima Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lima City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#469 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 20%)
#2600 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bluffton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lima Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in OH)
19%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluffton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lima Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lima City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluffton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lima Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lima City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluffton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lima Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lima City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in OH)
77%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bluffton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lima Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lima City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bluffton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lima Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
98
267
Grade 10 Students
107
264
Grade 11 Students
107
252
Grade 12 Students
102
217

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bluffton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bluffton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lima Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lima City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bluffton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lima Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lima City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
94%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bluffton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lima Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lima City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bluffton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lima Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lima City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.12
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bluffton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lima Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lima City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bluffton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lima Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lima City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bluffton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lima Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lima City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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