Summary:
The Vermilion Local school district in Ohio serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual). The district has seen strong performance at the high school level, with Vermilion High School consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of Ohio high schools over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic disadvantage in the community.
Vermilion High School stands out as the district's top performer, with a 97% 4-year graduation rate in 2024-2025 and strong performance on state tests, exceeding the state average in most subjects. In contrast, Sailorway Middle School is also a strong performer, ranking in the top 30-40% of Ohio middle schools and outperforming the state average on most state tests, particularly in math, with 100% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I.
While the schools in the Vermilion Local district generally outperform the state averages on Ohio state tests, the district faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.9% across all schools and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.5% at Vermilion High School to 48.6% at Sailorway Middle School.
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