Defiance High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Defiance, Ohio 43512 · Defiance City
#417 of 802 high schools in Ohio
#6254 of 16,910 nationally
About Defiance High School
Defiance High School is a public high located in Defiance, in the Defiance City school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 697 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 417th of 802 ranked high schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 697.
There are 8 schools in Defiance; Defiance High School ranks 8th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Defiance High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Defiance High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Defiance Middle School
Defiance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students · 0 m away
Defiance Elementary School
Defiance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,075 students · 608 m away
Ayersville Elementary School
Defiance · Public elementary · Grades K–6
322 students · 6.9 km away
Ayersville High School
Defiance · Public high · Grades 7–12
326 students · 6.9 km away
Tinora High School
Defiance · Public high · Grades 9–12
272 students · 11 km away
Tinora Middle School
Defiance · Public middle · Grades 5–8
313 students · 11 km away
Tinora Elementary School
Defiance · Public elementary · Grades K–4
355 students · 11 km away
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Norwalk High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Defiance High School a good school?
Defiance High School has a Success Index (US) of 58.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #417 of 802 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Defiance High School rank in Ohio?
Defiance High School ranks #417 of 802 high schools in Ohio and #6254 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Defiance High School?
Defiance High School had 697 students in 2025.
Is Defiance High School a elementary school or a high school?
Defiance High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Defiance High School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Defiance High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.