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#2006 of 3,441 schools in OH
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School
High School · Rootstown Local · Rootstown, OH
A Rootstown Local high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
4140 State Route 44, Rootstown, OH 44272
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 55% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average359/100K
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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
$81,468
Median home value
$241,200
Median rent
$1,040/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44272; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rootstown Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is listed in Rootstown Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is a public high school in Rootstown, OH, part of Rootstown Local, serving approximately 290 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,006 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School
What grades does Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School serve?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School rank in OH?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School ranks #2,006 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg 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 Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School a charter school?
No, Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School a Title I school?
No, Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School?
34.1% of students at Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg 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
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Portage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (330) 325-7911
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 44272)
- 6,064
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 44272; 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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