Van Wert High School in Van Wert, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Van Wert High School is a rural public school in Van Wert, Ohio that is part of Van Wert City School District. It serves 507 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

507 Students

31 Teachers

10708 State Route 118

Van Wert, OH 45891 View local requests

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Van Wert High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Bretz

Mr. Muhlenkamp

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Van Wert High School Demographics

74%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Van Wert High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 19, 2026

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