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#1399 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 41% in state

Medina High School

High School · Medina City Sd · Medina, OH

A Medina City Sd high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

777 E Union St, Medina, OH 44256

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation12.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$15,116
Chronic Absenteeism26.4%

Students at Medina High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 67% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (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

21.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Medina 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 Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated875/100K

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

$100,345

Median home value

$292,000

Median rent

$1,120/mo

College educated

42.2%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44256; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
12.1% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·25 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Evolve AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–120.8 mi15Compare →
Medina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8PK–121.7 mi434Compare →
Medina Christian Academy Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6PK–122.5 mi441Compare →
Medina County Career CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–122.8 mi725Compare →

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.

Medina City Sd

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$15,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Medina High School

Medina High School is a public high school in Medina, OH, part of Medina City Sd, serving approximately 1,912 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,399 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Medina High School

What grades does Medina High School serve?

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

How many students attend Medina High School?

Medina High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,912 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Medina High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Medina High School rank in OH?

Medina High School ranks #1,399 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Medina High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Medina High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Medina High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Medina High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Medina High School a charter school?

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

Is Medina High School a Title I school?

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

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

21.8% of students at Medina 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
1,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
110
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Medina County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.4%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 44256)
64,606
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
44.9
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 44256; 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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