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Ashland High School

High School · Ashland City · Ashland, OH

An Ashland City high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1440 King Rd, Ashland, OH 44805

  • Math 51% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$12,055
Chronic Absenteeism22.3%

Students at Ashland High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency51%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (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

29.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ashland 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,596/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), 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

$62,058

Median home value

$165,000

Median rent

$835/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·38 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ashland County Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.17–121.5 mi87Compare →
Ashland-w Holmes Career CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–124.7 mi418Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Ashland City

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$12,055NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ashland High School is listed in Ashland City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ashland High School

Ashland High School is a public high school in Ashland, OH, part of Ashland City, serving approximately 892 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,974 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ashland High School

What grades does Ashland High School serve?

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

How many students attend Ashland High School?

Ashland High School has an enrollment of approximately 892 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ashland High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ashland High School rank in OH?

Ashland High School ranks #1,974 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Ashland High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ashland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Ashland High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashland High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Ashland High School a charter school?

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

Is Ashland High School a Title I school?

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

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

29.9% of students at Ashland 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
892
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Ashland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 44805)
31,024
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
38.6
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 44805; 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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