Why Us

College and Career Ready

Career and College Readiness courses offered that help students determine and be prepared for the path they take.

Student Involvement

There is a large variety of clubs and extracurriculars students can become involved with throughout the school year.

ACT Success!

Twenty-Six current students have earned a 25 or higher on the ACT! ACT workshops are also set up on campus. Academic Excellence!

Small Class Sizes

The average teacher to student ratio in classroom is less than 15 students.

College Credit Plus

In 2025-2026, ZTHS will be home to at least 8 dual enrollment courses!

State Test Success!

Zane Trace High School performed above the state average on the 2024-2025 Ohio End of Course Assessments! Biology-81% State Average- 64% Government-80%- State Average-76%

Scholarship Opportunities

Zane Trace High School has more scholarship opportunities than any other school in Ross County! Academics!

ZT FFA Chapter

The Zane Trace FFA Chapter received a gold star rating! One of the top 10% of 329 chapters in the state!

Science Fair

Zane Trace High School was the 2025 District Science Day Champs! Academic Excellence!

Quiz Bowl

Zane Trace High School finished second at the Ross County Quiz Bowl! Academic Excellence!

Aviation

Zane Trace High School is home to the only Aviation course in Ross County!

Student/Team Spotlight

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The varsity volleyball team finished the season 19-6 and were district runner-up!

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Our girls golf team won a division II district championship for the first time in school history!

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Our girls golf team won a sectional championship on Monday, September 22, 2025, with a score of 324!

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Hudson Williams placed 2nd at the 2025 OHSAA State Track and Field Championships in the pole vault event!

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The boys' powerlifting placed third at the 37th Annual Bill McClain Ohio High School State Powerlifting Meet!

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The Zane Trace Quiz Bowl team finished 2nd at the Ross Country Quiz Bowl Tournament!

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Congratulations to our November PBIS Students of the Month!Left to Right: Roman Berry, Luke Lane, Meri Outen, Maddie Mash

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Joe Dunkle is the newest member of the McDonald's Zane Trace Tip-Off Classic Hall of Fame.

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The High School Hope Squad promotes World Kindness Day for all student body.

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Scarlett Chaney, from environmental science class, won 1st place in Ross County in the poster contest sponsored by RPHF Solid Waste District! Congrats, Scarlett!

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Congratulations to our October PBIS Students of the Month!Left to Right: Ethan Tackett, Blayke Payne, Kailee Johnson, Andrew Mills

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Meet our 2024 Homecoming King and Queen! Evan Brower and Brea Alley

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During the 2024 season, the ZT Girls' Golf team advanced to the OHSAA Division II District Tournament! Rosella Lattavo became only the second ZT golfer to qualify for the state tournament!

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