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#860 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 25% in state

Parkway High School

High School · Parkway Local · Rockford, OH

A Parkway Local high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 Buckeye St, Rockford, OH 45882

  • Math 57% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$13,549
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Parkway High School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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 Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 65% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (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

99%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Parkway 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low61/100K

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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

$71,938

Median home value

$158,400

Median rent

$823/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45882; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Parkway Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Parkway High School

Parkway High School is a public high school in Rockford, OH, part of Parkway Local, serving approximately 286 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #860 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Parkway High School

What grades does Parkway High School serve?

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

How many students attend Parkway High School?

Parkway High School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Parkway High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Parkway High School rank in OH?

Parkway High School ranks #860 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Parkway High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Parkway High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Parkway High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkway High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Parkway High School a charter school?

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

Is Parkway High School a Title I school?

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

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

99.0% of students at Parkway 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
286
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 45882)
2,719
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
43.4
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 45882; 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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