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#1430 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 42% in state

Fitch High School

High School · Austintown Local Schools · Youngstown, OH

An Austintown Local Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

4560 Falcon Dr, Youngstown, OH 44515

  • Math 54% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$12,617
Chronic Absenteeism34.6%

Students at Fitch High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency54%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(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 64% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fitch 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,470/100K

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

$52,831

Median home value

$142,200

Median rent

$766/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44515; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chaney HighEnrollment path unverified3.49–122.2 mi576Compare →
Mineral Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.37–124.0 mi423Compare →
Academy for Urban Scholars YoungstownCharter · enrollment unverified2.49–124.5 mi316Compare →
Canfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–124.7 mi748Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Austintown Local Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$12,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fitch High School is listed in Austintown Local Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fitch High School

Fitch High School is a public high school in Youngstown, OH, part of Austintown Local Schools, serving approximately 1,230 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,430 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fitch High School

What grades does Fitch High School serve?

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

How many students attend Fitch High School?

Fitch High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,230 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Fitch High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fitch High School rank in OH?

Fitch High School ranks #1,430 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Fitch High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fitch High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Fitch High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fitch High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Fitch High School a charter school?

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

Is Fitch High School a Title I school?

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

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

64.7% of students at Fitch 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
1,230
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mahoning County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.6%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 44515)
27,740
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
44
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 44515; 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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