Excellent
#415 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 12% in state
Fort Jennings High School
High School · Jennings Local · Fort Jennings, OH
A Jennings Local high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 98, Fort Jennings, OH 45844
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fort Jennings High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 76% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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).
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Where Fort Jennings 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 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,917
Median home value
$225,900
Median rent
$740/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
90.2%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottoville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 7–12 | 2.9 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Jefferson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | 4.9 mi | 266 | 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.
Jennings Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Jennings High School is listed in Jennings Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Jennings High School
Fort Jennings High School is a public high school in Fort Jennings, OH, part of Jennings Local, serving approximately 184 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Jennings High School
What grades does Fort Jennings High School serve?
Fort Jennings High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Fort Jennings High School?
Fort Jennings High School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Jennings High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Jennings High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Jennings High School rank in OH?
Fort Jennings High School ranks #415 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Fort Jennings High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Jennings High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Fort Jennings High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Jennings High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Jennings High School a charter school?
No, Fort Jennings High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Jennings High School a Title I school?
No, Fort Jennings High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (419) 286-2238
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 45844)
- 2,905
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 45844; 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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