Fremont Ross High School

Fremont Ross High School (FRHS) is a public high school in Fremont, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Fremont City School District, and one of two high schools in Fremont, the other being Saint Joseph Central Catholic High School. The school enrolls 1,265 students as the 2019-2020 School year.[1] Fremont Ross is named for W.W. Ross (1834–1906), who served as the first superintendent of Fremont City Schools for 42 years from 1864 until his death in 1906 at the age of 71. A new high school was built and was finished by the start of the 2021-2022 School Year. [2]

Fremont Ross High School
Address
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1100 North Street

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43420

United States
Coordinates41°21′46″N 83°07′28″W / 41.362702°N 83.124325°W / 41.362702; -83.124325
Information
TypePublic
School districtFremont City School District
PrincipalChristine Oravets
Grades912
Enrollment1,265 (2019-2020)
Color(s)Purple and white
   
Athletics conferenceNorthern Lakes League
MascotThe Little Giant
Team nameLittle Giants
Websitewww.fremontschools.net/schools/ross

The boys' sports teams are called the "Little Giants", while girls' teams are the "Lady Giants". The school's colors are purple and white. The football team has a rivalry with Sandusky High School that dates back to 1895, making it the biggest rivalry in Northwest Ohio.

The school is a member of the Northern Lakes League as of the 2023-24 school year.The school was previously a member of the Three Rivers Athletic Conference from 2011-12 to 2022-23.

State championships

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  • Boys swimming and diving – 1936, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1953
  • Boys golf – 1973

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Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Fall Enrollment (Headcount) - October 2017 Public Districts and Buildings". Enrollment Data. Ohio Department of Education. October 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  2. ^ Wilhelm, Roy (December 29, 2015). "The man for whom Ross High School is named". Fremont News-Messenger. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Ohio High School Athletic Association. Retrieved December 31, 2006.
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