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#1479 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 43% in state

Bath High School

High School · Bath Local · Lima, OH

A Bath Local high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2850 Bible Rd, Lima, OH 45801

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 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-3.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$12,305
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Bath High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 55% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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

37.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bath 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,156/100K

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

$47,442

Median home value

$111,600

Median rent

$865/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

54.9%

Poverty rate

21.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·33 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bath Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–120.0 mi16Compare →
Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–123.2 mi12Compare →
Lima Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–123.2 mi1,000Compare →
West Central Learning Academy IICharter · enrollment unverified3.09–123.7 mi71Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Bath Local

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Bath High School

Bath High School is a public high school in Lima, OH, part of Bath Local, serving approximately 433 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,479 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bath High School

What grades does Bath High School serve?

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

How many students attend Bath High School?

Bath High School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bath High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bath High School rank in OH?

Bath High School ranks #1,479 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Bath High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bath High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Bath High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bath High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bath High School a charter school?

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

Is Bath High School a Title I school?

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

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

37.2% of students at Bath 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
433
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Allen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 45801)
21,431
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
37.9
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 45801; 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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