Excellent
#537 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 16% in state
Mcdonald High School
High School · Mcdonald Local · Mc Donald, OH
A Mcdonald Local high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Iowa Ave, Mc Donald, OH 44437
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mcdonald High School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcdonald 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low117/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,545
Median home value
$143,100
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Mckinley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Mineral Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | 2.5 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 103 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mcdonald Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,161NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcdonald High School is listed in McDonald Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcdonald High School
Mcdonald High School is a public high school in Mc Donald, OH, part of Mcdonald Local, serving approximately 335 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcdonald High School
What grades does Mcdonald High School serve?
Mcdonald High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Mcdonald High School?
Mcdonald High School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcdonald High School rank in OH?
Mcdonald High School ranks #537 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Mcdonald High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcdonald High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Mcdonald High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcdonald High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mcdonald High School a charter school?
No, Mcdonald High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcdonald High School a Title I school?
No, Mcdonald High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcdonald High School?
43.6% of students at Mcdonald 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Trumbull County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (330) 530-8051
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 44437)
- 3,900
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 44437; 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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