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#2825 of 3,441 schools in OH

Celina High School

High School · Celina City · Celina, OH

A Celina City high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

715 E Wayne St, Celina, OH 45822

  • Math 43% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$12,449
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Celina High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency43%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 48% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (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

45.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Celina 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,030/100K

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

$72,106

Median home value

$184,600

Median rent

$822/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·31 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tri Star Career CompactEnrollment path unverified3.811–122.8 mi385Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Celina City

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$12,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Celina High School

Celina High School is a public high school in Celina, OH, part of Celina City, serving approximately 768 students in grades 8th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,825 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Celina High School

What grades does Celina High School serve?

Celina High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Celina High School?

Celina High School has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Celina High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Celina High School rank in OH?

Celina High School ranks #2,825 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Celina High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Celina High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Celina High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Celina High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Celina High School a charter school?

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

Is Celina High School a Title I school?

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

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

45.8% of students at Celina 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
768
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 45822)
20,170
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
42.4
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 45822; 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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