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Huntington High School

High School · Huntington Local · Chillicothe, OH

A Huntington Local high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

188 Huntsman Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$14,600
Chronic Absenteeism40.2%

Students at Huntington High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Huntington 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,865/100K

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

$57,430

Median home value

$160,800

Median rent

$858/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Huntington Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Huntington High School

Huntington High School is a public high school in Chillicothe, OH, part of Huntington Local, serving approximately 306 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,222 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Huntington High School

What grades does Huntington High School serve?

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

How many students attend Huntington High School?

Huntington High School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Huntington High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Huntington High School rank in OH?

Huntington High School ranks #2,222 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Huntington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Huntington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Huntington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntington High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Huntington High School a charter school?

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

Is Huntington High School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ross County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.2%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 45601)
56,453
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
41.1
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 45601; 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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