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#731 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 21% in state

Archbold High School

High School · Archbold-area Local · Archbold, OH

An Archbold-area Local high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

600 Lafayette St, Archbold, OH 43502

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$13,609
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Archbold High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 67% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Archbold High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated859/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Archbold), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,025

Median home value

$191,800

Median rent

$743/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Four County Career CenterEnrollment path unverified5.87–124.4 mi902Compare →
Pettisville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.67–124.5 mi219Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Archbold-area Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Archbold High School is listed in Archbold-Area Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Archbold High School

Archbold High School is a public high school in Archbold, OH, part of Archbold-area Local, serving approximately 341 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #731 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Archbold High School

What grades does Archbold High School serve?

Archbold High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Archbold High School?

Archbold High School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Archbold High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Archbold High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Archbold High School rank in OH?

Archbold High School ranks #731 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Archbold High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Archbold High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Archbold High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Archbold High School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Archbold High School a charter school?

No, Archbold High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Archbold High School a Title I school?

No, Archbold High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Archbold High School?

27.3% of students at Archbold High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 43502)
6,916
Area average commute
15.5 min
Area median age
43.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43502; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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