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#1290 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 38% in state

Fayette Jr/sr High School

High School · Fayette Local · Fayette, OH

A Fayette Local high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 E Gamble Rd, Fayette, OH 43521

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
District spending per student$19,244
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Fayette Jr/sr High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fayette Jr/sr 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,000

Median home value

$119,800

Median rent

$725/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Fayette Local

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$19,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fayette Jr/sr High School is listed in Fayette Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fayette Jr/sr High School

Fayette Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Fayette, OH, part of Fayette Local, serving approximately 139 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,290 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fayette Jr/sr High School

What grades does Fayette Jr/sr High School serve?

Fayette Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Fayette Jr/sr High School?

Fayette Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fayette Jr/sr High School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fayette Jr/sr High School rank in OH?

Fayette Jr/sr High School ranks #1,290 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Fayette Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fayette Jr/sr 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 Fayette Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fayette Jr/sr High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fayette Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Fayette Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fayette Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Fayette Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fayette Jr/sr High School?

97.8% of students at Fayette Jr/sr 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
139
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 43521)
2,703
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
42.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 43521; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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