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Norwalk High School

High School · Norwalk City · Norwalk, OH

A Norwalk City high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

350 Shady Lane Dr, Norwalk, OH 44857

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 68% proficient (2021)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation6.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$13,649
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Norwalk High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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 Proficiency68%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 53% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (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

48.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Norwalk 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average653/100K

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

$62,227

Median home value

$170,400

Median rent

$795/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.1% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·36 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Norwalk Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privateK–121.3 mi660Compare →
Monroeville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.07–125.0 mi249Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Norwalk City

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$13,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Norwalk High School

Norwalk High School is a public high school in Norwalk, OH, part of Norwalk City, serving approximately 732 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,571 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Norwalk High School

What grades does Norwalk High School serve?

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

How many students attend Norwalk High School?

Norwalk High School has an enrollment of approximately 732 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Norwalk High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Norwalk High School rank in OH?

Norwalk High School ranks #2,571 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Norwalk High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Norwalk High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Norwalk High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Norwalk High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Norwalk High School a charter school?

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

Is Norwalk High School a Title I school?

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

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

48.5% of students at Norwalk 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
732
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Huron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 44857)
23,320
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
40.3
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 · 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 44857; 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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