Whitmer High School is a public high school in Toledo, Ohio, named for John Wallace Whitmer, an educator who helped organize high school classes for the area. It is the only high school in the Washington Local School District in Lucas County, Ohio, serving the northwest section of Toledo up to the Michigan state line.
Serving 2,229 students in grades 9-12, Whitmer 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 32% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitmer High School's student population of 2,229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Blue, Maize
School Motto
Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts.
School Rankings
Whitmer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitmer High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2398 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
14%
17%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitmer High School's ranking?
Whitmer High School is ranked #2398 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Whitmer High School often compared to?
Whitmer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waite High School, Start High School, Woodward High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitmer High School?
The graduation rate of Whitmer High School is 86%, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Whitmer High School?
2,229 students attend Whitmer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Whitmer High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitmer High School?
Whitmer High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitmer High School offer ?
Whitmer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitmer High School part of?
Whitmer High School is part of Washington Local School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitmer High School located?
Whitmer High School is located in the Whitmer Trilby neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 7 other public schools located in Whitmer Trilby.
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