Very Good
#1303 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 38% in state
Columbus Grove High School
High School · Columbus Grove Local · Columbus Grove, OH
A Columbus Grove Local high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 W Cross St, Columbus Grove, OH 45830
- Math 77% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbus Grove High School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 77% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (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
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbus Grove 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 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,449
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$815/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pandora-gilboa High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 178 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Columbus Grove Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus Grove High School is listed in Columbus Grove Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus Grove High School
Columbus Grove High School is a public high school in Columbus Grove, OH, part of Columbus Grove Local, serving approximately 267 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,303 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Grove High School
What grades does Columbus Grove High School serve?
Columbus Grove High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Columbus Grove High School?
Columbus Grove High School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Grove High School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus Grove High School rank in OH?
Columbus Grove High School ranks #1,303 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Columbus Grove High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Grove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Columbus Grove High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Grove High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Columbus Grove High School a charter school?
No, Columbus Grove High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus Grove High School a Title I school?
No, Columbus Grove High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus Grove High School?
87.3% of students at Columbus Grove 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
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (419) 659-2156
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 45830)
- 5,403
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 45830; 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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