Foxfire High School

Foxfire High School is a charter high school located in the heart of Zanesville, Ohio. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 256 students and employs eight full-time equivalent teachers. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 32 to 1, Foxfire focuses on providing personalized attention within its community setting.

Foxfire High School's academic performance is currently rated at 2.2 out of 10 by MySchoolScout, ranking it in the first percentile among Ohio schools. The school’s proficiency rates for ELA/Reading stand at 20%, and for Math, only 5% of students are proficient or above. While these numbers indicate areas with room for improvement, Foxfire High School continues to work diligently on enhancing its educational offerings.

Situated in the town setting of Zanesville, Foxfire High School is deeply embedded within a supportive community environment that values student development and growth.

While current test scores at Foxfire High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Foxfire High School is 32:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Foxfire High School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.