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#2746 of 3,441 schools in OH

Edgewood High School

High School · Edgewood City School District · Trenton, OH

An Edgewood City School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3045 Busenbark Rd, Trenton, OH 45067

  • Math 34% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2021)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation7.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$11,942
Chronic Absenteeism40.2%

Students at Edgewood High School score 52% 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 Proficiency34%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

42.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Edgewood 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. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low243/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$88,662

Median home value

$214,400

Median rent

$1,354/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.1% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
14 boys'·14 girls'·46 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
New Miami High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–123.1 mi154Compare →
Butler Tech School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified5.711–124.0 mi143Compare →
D Russel Lee Career-technology CenterEnrollment path unverified5.96–124.0 mi921Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Edgewood City School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$11,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Edgewood High School

Edgewood High School is a public high school in Trenton, OH, part of Edgewood City School District, serving approximately 1,153 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,746 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edgewood High School

What grades does Edgewood High School serve?

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

How many students attend Edgewood High School?

Edgewood High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,153 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood High School is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edgewood High School rank in OH?

Edgewood High School ranks #2,746 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Edgewood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Edgewood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Edgewood High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgewood High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Edgewood High School a charter school?

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

Is Edgewood High School a Title I school?

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

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

42.3% of students at Edgewood 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
1,153
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.2%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 45067)
15,328
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
35.3
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 45067; 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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