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#2012 of 3,441 schools in OH
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
High School · Portsmouth City · Portsmouth, OH
A Portsmouth City high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1225 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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).
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Where Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,578/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portsmouth), 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
$37,345
Median home value
$98,100
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
32.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Stem AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Portsmouth Stem AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame Jr/sr HighPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 187 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Portsmouth City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is listed in Portsmouth City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is a public high school in Portsmouth, OH, part of Portsmouth City, serving approximately 626 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,012 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
What grades does Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School serve?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School rank in OH?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School ranks #2,012 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School a charter school?
No, Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School a Title I school?
No, Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 626
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Scioto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.6%
- Phone
- (740) 353-2398
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 45662)
- 26,972
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 45662; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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