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Caldwell High School

High School · Caldwell Exempted Village · Caldwell, OH

A Caldwell Exempted Village high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

516 Fairground St, Caldwell, OH 43724

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$20,142
Chronic Absenteeism30.7%

Students at Caldwell High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (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

48.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Caldwell 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$54,005

Median home value

$147,100

Median rent

$695/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Caldwell Exempted Village

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$20,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Caldwell High School is listed in Caldwell Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Caldwell High School

Caldwell High School is a public high school in Caldwell, OH, part of Caldwell Exempted Village, serving approximately 231 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,934 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Caldwell High School

What grades does Caldwell High School serve?

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

How many students attend Caldwell High School?

Caldwell High School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Caldwell High School rank in OH?

Caldwell High School ranks #1,934 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Caldwell High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Caldwell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Caldwell High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Caldwell High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Caldwell High School a charter school?

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

Is Caldwell High School a Title I school?

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

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

48.9% of students at Caldwell 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
231
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Noble County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 43724)
9,007
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
46.4
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 43724; 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

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