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#1886 of 3,441 schools in OH
Pickerington High School Central
High School · Pickerington Local · Pickerington, OH
A Pickerington Local high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, OH 43147
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 76% proficient (2021)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pickerington High School Central score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 61% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pickerington High School Central sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pickerington), 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
$125,472
Median home value
$315,600
Median rent
$1,596/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Pickerington High School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,712 | Compare → |
| Harvest Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 744 | Compare → |
| Canal Winchester High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pickerington Local
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #11 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pickerington High School Central is listed in Pickerington Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pickerington High School Central
Pickerington High School Central is a public high school in Pickerington, OH, part of Pickerington Local, serving approximately 1,738 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,886 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pickerington High School Central
What grades does Pickerington High School Central serve?
Pickerington High School Central serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pickerington High School Central?
Pickerington High School Central has an enrollment of approximately 1,738 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickerington High School Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickerington High School Central is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pickerington High School Central rank in OH?
Pickerington High School Central ranks #1,886 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Pickerington High School Central's MySchoolScout rating?
Pickerington High School Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Pickerington High School Central?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pickerington High School Central has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pickerington High School Central a charter school?
No, Pickerington High School Central is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pickerington High School Central a Title I school?
No, Pickerington High School Central is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pickerington High School Central?
29.6% of students at Pickerington High School Central 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
- 1,738
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fairfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (614) 833-3025
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43147)
- 45,929
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 43147; 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
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