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#2927 of 3,441 schools in OH

Otsego High School

High School · Otsego Local · Bowling Green, OH

An Otsego Local high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

18505 Tontogany Creek Rd Ste 2, Bowling Green, OH 43402

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation3.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$12,004
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Otsego High School score 38% 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 Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2018, to 39% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (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

50.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Otsego 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,027/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bowling Green), 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

$56,245

Median home value

$230,500

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

45.4%

Homeownership

45.2%

Poverty rate

24.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.7% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·22 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Otsego Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Otsego High School

Otsego High School is a public high school in Bowling Green, OH, part of Otsego Local, serving approximately 493 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,927 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Otsego High School

What grades does Otsego High School serve?

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

How many students attend Otsego High School?

Otsego High School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Otsego High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Otsego High School rank in OH?

Otsego High School ranks #2,927 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Otsego High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Otsego High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Otsego High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Otsego High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Otsego High School a charter school?

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

Is Otsego High School a Title I school?

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

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

50.1% of students at Otsego 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
493
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wood County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 43402)
31,538
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
29
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 43402; 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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