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Malvern High School

High School · Brown Local · Malvern, OH

A Brown Local high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3242 Coral Rd NW, Malvern, OH 44644

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 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-5.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation10.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
District spending per student$17,034
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at Malvern High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (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

98.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Malvern 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,250

Median home value

$184,900

Median rent

$700/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

66.2%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.3% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·19 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Minerva High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–124.8 mi447Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Brown Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$17,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Malvern High School

Malvern High School is a public high school in Malvern, OH, part of Brown Local, serving approximately 174 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,269 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Malvern High School

What grades does Malvern High School serve?

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

How many students attend Malvern High School?

Malvern High School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Malvern High School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Malvern High School rank in OH?

Malvern High School ranks #2,269 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Malvern High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Malvern High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Malvern High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Malvern High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Malvern High School a charter school?

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

Is Malvern High School a Title I school?

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

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

98.3% of students at Malvern 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
174
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 44644)
4,445
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
54.6
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 44644; 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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