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#2697 of 3,441 schools in OH

Port Clinton High School

High School · Port Clinton City · Port Clinton, OH

A Port Clinton City high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

821 Jefferson St, Port Clinton, OH 43452

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation3.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$17,095
Chronic Absenteeism38.4%

Students at Port Clinton High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 50% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (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

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Port Clinton 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,372/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Clinton), 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

$63,815

Median home value

$206,800

Median rent

$937/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Port Clinton City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$17,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Port Clinton High School is listed in Port Clinton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Port Clinton High School

Port Clinton High School is a public high school in Port Clinton, OH, part of Port Clinton City, serving approximately 458 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,697 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Port Clinton High School

What grades does Port Clinton High School serve?

Port Clinton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Port Clinton High School?

Port Clinton High School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.

How does Port Clinton High School rank in OH?

Port Clinton High School ranks #2,697 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Port Clinton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Port Clinton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Port Clinton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Clinton High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Port Clinton High School a charter school?

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

Is Port Clinton High School a Title I school?

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

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

51.7% of students at Port Clinton 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
458
0
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Ottawa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 43452)
14,052
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
55.4
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 43452; 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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