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Ontario High School

High School · Ontario Local · Mansfield, OH

An Ontario Local high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

467 Shelby Ontario Rd, Mansfield, OH 44906

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$10,769
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at Ontario High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 65% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 85% (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

27.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ontario 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average467/100K

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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

$51,358

Median home value

$127,700

Median rent

$783/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.3% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·33 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
Buckeye Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.79–124.3 mi479Compare →
Cypress High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.29–124.8 mi169Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Ontario Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$10,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ontario High School

Ontario High School is a public high school in Mansfield, OH, part of Ontario Local, serving approximately 534 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,821 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ontario High School

What grades does Ontario High School serve?

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

How many students attend Ontario High School?

Ontario High School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ontario High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ontario High School rank in OH?

Ontario High School ranks #1,821 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Ontario High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ontario High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ontario High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ontario High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Ontario High School a charter school?

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

Is Ontario High School a Title I school?

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

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

27.2% of students at Ontario 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
534
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Richland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 44906)
17,059
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
44.5
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 44906; 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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