Defiance High School
Public high school in Defiance, Ohio, United States
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Defiance High School (DHS) is a public high school in Defiance, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1970 and is part of the Defiance City Schools district.[3]
| Defiance High School | |
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| Location | |
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1755 Palmer Drive , 43512 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°15′49″N 84°21′35″W |
| Information | |
| Other name | DHS |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1970 |
| School district | Defiance City Schools |
| NCES School ID | 390438600841[1] |
| Principal | Jay Jerger[2] |
| Teaching staff | 44.18 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 713 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.14[1] |
| Colors | Royal Blue & White [2] |
| Athletics conference | Western Buckeye League[2] |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Nickname | Bulldogs[2] |
| Website | www |
History
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Boys Baseball – 1992, 2013, 2015,[5] 2016
- Boys Football – 1997 [6]
- Boys Cross Country – 2013[6]
- Boys Basketball – 2015[7]
Notable alumni
- Chad Billingsley, MLB player[8]
- Justin Hancock, MLB player
- Scott Taylor, MLB pitcher
- Jon Niese, MLB player[9]
- Craig Riedel, Politician
- Greg Kampe, College Basketball Coach (Oakland University)[10]