Ross High School (Hamilton, Ohio)

Ross High School is a public high school in Ross Township, Butler County, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Ross Local School District which serves Ross Township and Morgan Township. Ross High School has an enrollment of around 850 students. The school's mascot is the Ram. The Rams compete in the Southwest Ohio Conference (SWOC). In 2005, a new high school was built and the old high school became the middle school. At the beginning of the school year in 2015, Ross High School received the National Blue Ribbon Award.[4]

Ross High School
Address
3601 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, OH 45013

Hamilton
,
(Butler County)
,
Ohio
45013

United States
Coordinates39°19′57″N 84°38′0″W
Information
TypePublic, Coeducational high school
StatusOpen
School districtRoss Local Schools
SuperintendentScott Gates
PrincipalBrian Martin
Staff46.66 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment850 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.22[1]
CampusRural
Color(s)Maroon and Gold[2]   
Fight songOn Wisconsin (Go Ross Rams!)
AthleticsFootball, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Tennis, Golf, Track, Wrestling, Volleyball, Cross Country, Swimming, Competitive Cheerleading Club, Competitive Swimming
Athletics conferenceSouthwest Ohio Conference
MascotRams
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3]
NewspaperRoss High Times
YearbookRossonian
Communities servedOkeana, Shandon, Ross, Hamilton
Feeder schoolsElda Elementary, Morgan Elementary, Ross Middle School
AffiliationSWOC
Websitewww.rossrams.com/1/Home

Arts and Activities

Ross Band Of Class The Ross High School Band of Class Marching Band consists of over 150 members. The group is the largest organization in the school and competes locally and nationally during the summer and fall. The RHS Band of Class has qualified for state finals 34 consecutive years in a row. They often compete in Disney World and Washington D.C., receiving numerous national awards.

Other Band of Class activities: Concert band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Color Guard, Winter Guard, and Indoor Percussion.

Ross Legacy is Ross High School's Competitive Show Choir. This groups competes each winter throughout Ohio, West Virginia, and Indiana, in addition to local community events. Legacy has consistently ranked at the top of the Large Mixed Division, earning numerous awards such as Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Best Band and Grand Champions. The group prides itself on unique show concepts, dynamic vocals, and precision choreography. The ensemble is accompanied by a live student band and assisted by a fully staffed crew of students. Members are admitted through audition only.

In 2017, the group decided to change its original name, "Ross Rhythm and Motion", to "Ross Legacy."

Academics

Ross High School is a top performing school in Butler County, Ohio. They offer several Advance Placement and Dual Enrollment courses, as well as a wide range of traditional high school courses. Ross High School is rated 87.25/100 by U.S News and is ranked in the top 80 high schools in the state of Ohio. Ross has an Advance Placement Test pass rate of 66% and over 35% of Seniors are enrolled in Advance Placement courses.

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

Individual State Champions

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Ross High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  2. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on 2010-11-04. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
  3. NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on September 23, 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
  4. "NBRS Ross High School of Hamilton, OH". National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  5. Yappi. "Yappi Sports Basketball AA". Retrieved 2009-01-23.
  6. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2009-06-07.
  7. Greg Billing, Contributing Writer. "Coleman ends Ross' state wrestling title drought: 'It's the greatest feeling in the world'". journal-news. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  8. Clark, Dave (April 25, 2020). "Green Bay Packers select Indiana guard Simon Stepaniak, former Ross High School standout". Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  9. "Simon Stepaniak: Retires from NFL". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2021-10-01.


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