Rutherford B. Hayes High School is a public high school in Delaware, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Delaware City School District. The school's mascot is the Pacer, a tribute to the Little Brown Jug, which takes place in Delaware.
Serving 1,652 students in grades 9-12, Rutherford B Hayes 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 35% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rutherford B Hayes High School's student population of 1,652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Rutherford B Hayes High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherford B Hayes High School is 0.41, which is less 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
#1831 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
76%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Pacer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutherford B Hayes High School's ranking?
Rutherford B Hayes High School is ranked #1831 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Rutherford B Hayes High School often compared to?
Rutherford B Hayes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckeye Valley Local High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutherford B Hayes High School?
The graduation rate of Rutherford B Hayes High School is 93%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rutherford B Hayes High School?
1,652 students attend Rutherford B Hayes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rutherford B Hayes High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford B Hayes High School?
Rutherford B Hayes High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rutherford B Hayes High School offer ?
Rutherford B Hayes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rutherford B Hayes High School part of?
Rutherford B Hayes High School is part of Delaware City School District.
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