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#789 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 23% in state

Olentangy High School

High School · Olentangy Local · Lewis Center, OH

An Olentangy Local high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

675 Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035

  • Math 76% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency83% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation36.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$13,848
Chronic Absenteeism16.3%

Students at Olentangy High School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency76%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 83% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (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

10.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Olentangy 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average419/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$148,446

Median home value

$423,000

Median rent

$1,580/mo

College educated

67%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
36.3% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
12 boys'·15 girls'·27 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
Delaware Area Career Center South CampusEnrollment path unverified6.36–122.1 mi299Compare →
Orange High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–123.2 mi1,967Compare →
Olentangy Berlin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–123.5 mi1,740Compare →
Olentangy Liberty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–124.2 mi1,837Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Olentangy Local

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#22 of 26
District spending per student
$13,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Olentangy High School

Olentangy High School is a public high school in Lewis Center, OH, part of Olentangy Local, serving approximately 1,721 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olentangy High School

What grades does Olentangy High School serve?

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

How many students attend Olentangy High School?

Olentangy High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,721 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Olentangy High School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olentangy High School rank in OH?

Olentangy High School ranks #789 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Olentangy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Olentangy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Olentangy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olentangy High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Olentangy High School a charter school?

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

Is Olentangy High School a Title I school?

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

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

10.3% of students at Olentangy 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
1,721
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.3%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 43035)
35,732
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
35.3
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 43035; 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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