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#3089 of 3,441 schools in OH

London High School

High School · London City · London, OH

A London City high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

336 Elm St, London, OH 43140

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation0.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$11,486
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at London High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 37% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (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

41.7%

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 London 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. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated847/100K

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

$82,598

Median home value

$228,000

Median rent

$901/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Buckeye Community School - LondonCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–121.5 mi230Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

London City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About London High School

London High School is a public high school in London, OH, part of London City, serving approximately 650 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,089 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about London High School

What grades does London High School serve?

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

How many students attend London High School?

London High School has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at London High School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does London High School rank in OH?

London High School ranks #3,089 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is London High School's MySchoolScout rating?

London High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 London High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, London High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is London High School a charter school?

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

Is London High School a Title I school?

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

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

41.7% of students at London 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
650
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 43140)
24,162
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
41.7
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 43140; 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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