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#1185 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 34% in state

Centerville High School

High School · Centerville City · Centerville, OH

A Centerville City high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 E Franklin St, Centerville, OH 45459

  • Math 60% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 84% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation36.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$15,171
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Centerville High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency60%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency84%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (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

21.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Centerville 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,046/100K

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

$89,144

Median home value

$276,100

Median rent

$1,187/mo

College educated

49.9%

Homeownership

66.6%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
36.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
14 boys'·12 girls'·30 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dayton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–123.5 mi753Compare →
The Miami Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition9.2privateK–123.7 mi439Compare →
Bellbrook High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–124.6 mi872Compare →

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.

Centerville City

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#10 of 12
District spending per student
$15,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Centerville High School

Centerville High School is a public high school in Centerville, OH, part of Centerville City, serving approximately 2,792 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,185 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Centerville High School

What grades does Centerville High School serve?

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

How many students attend Centerville High School?

Centerville High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,792 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Centerville High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Centerville High School rank in OH?

Centerville High School ranks #1,185 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Centerville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Centerville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Centerville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Centerville High School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Centerville High School a charter school?

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

Is Centerville High School a Title I school?

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

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

21.2% of students at Centerville 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
2,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
139
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 45459)
28,454
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
48.7
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 45459; 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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