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#2672 of 3,441 schools in OH

Hardin Community School

High School · Hardin Community School · Kenton, OH

A charter high school in Kenton, OH where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

400 Decatur St, Kenton, OH 43326

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-39.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio34:1
District spending per student$14,433
Chronic Absenteeism41.2%

Students at Hardin Community School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 11-year record (2011–2021) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 11 years
2011
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)

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

Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hardin Community 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 74Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,718/100K

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

$54,325

Median home value

$135,700

Median rent

$702/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

20.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kenton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–120.8 mi547Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hardin Community School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,433NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Hardin Community School is listed in Hardin Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hardin Community School

Hardin Community School is a public high school in Kenton, OH, part of Hardin Community School, serving approximately 34 students in grades 8th-12th with a 34:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,672 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hardin Community School

What grades does Hardin Community School serve?

Hardin Community School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Hardin Community School?

Hardin Community School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Community School is 34:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hardin Community School rank in OH?

Hardin Community School ranks #2,672 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Hardin Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hardin Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Hardin Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardin Community School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).

Is Hardin Community School a charter school?

Yes, Hardin Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Hardin Community School a Title I school?

No, Hardin Community School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hardin Community School?

76.5% of students at Hardin Community 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Hardin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.2%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 43326)
12,594
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
42
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 43326; 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, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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