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#2542 of 3,441 schools in OH
Cardington-lincoln High School
High School · Cardington-lincoln Local · Cardington, OH
A Cardington-lincoln Local high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
349 Chesterville Ave, Cardington, OH 43315
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cardington-lincoln High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cardington-lincoln High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average307/100K
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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
$69,621
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Cardington-lincoln Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cardington-lincoln High School is listed in Cardington-Lincoln Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cardington-lincoln High School
Cardington-lincoln High School is a public high school in Cardington, OH, part of Cardington-lincoln Local, serving approximately 263 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,542 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardington-lincoln High School
What grades does Cardington-lincoln High School serve?
Cardington-lincoln High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cardington-lincoln High School?
Cardington-lincoln High School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardington-lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardington-lincoln High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cardington-lincoln High School rank in OH?
Cardington-lincoln High School ranks #2,542 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Cardington-lincoln High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardington-lincoln High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Cardington-lincoln High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cardington-lincoln High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Cardington-lincoln High School a charter school?
No, Cardington-lincoln High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cardington-lincoln High School a Title I school?
No, Cardington-lincoln High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cardington-lincoln High School?
98.9% of students at Cardington-lincoln 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
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Morrow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (419) 864-2691
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43315)
- 6,996
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 43315; 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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