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#2471 of 3,441 schools in OH
Canal Winchester High School
High School · Canal Winchester Local · Canal Winchester, OH
A Canal Winchester Local high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Washington St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 68% proficient (2021)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Canal Winchester High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 53% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 80% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Canal Winchester High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low62/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,334
Median home value
$284,300
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Spectrum Ltd - Canal WinchesterPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Harvest Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 744 | Compare → |
| Pickerington High School CentralEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,738 | Compare → |
| Pickerington AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 7–12 | 4.7 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canal Winchester Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canal Winchester High School is listed in Canal Winchester Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canal Winchester High School
Canal Winchester High School is a public high school in Canal Winchester, OH, part of Canal Winchester Local, serving approximately 1,136 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,471 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canal Winchester High School
What grades does Canal Winchester High School serve?
Canal Winchester High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Canal Winchester High School?
Canal Winchester High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canal Winchester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canal Winchester High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canal Winchester High School rank in OH?
Canal Winchester High School ranks #2,471 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Canal Winchester High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canal Winchester High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Canal Winchester High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canal Winchester High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Canal Winchester High School a charter school?
No, Canal Winchester High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canal Winchester High School a Title I school?
No, Canal Winchester High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canal Winchester High School?
45.0% of students at Canal Winchester 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
- 1,136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (614) 833-2157
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43110)
- 40,896
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 43110; 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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