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#1486 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 43% in state

Shawnee Middle School/high School

High School · Clark-shawnee Local · Springfield, OH

A Clark-shawnee Local high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1675 E Possum Rd, Springfield, OH 45502

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$13,997
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Shawnee Middle School/high School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Shawnee Middle School/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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,994/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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

$87,378

Median home value

$225,500

Median rent

$886/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

86.8%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·40 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Springfield-clark CountyEnrollment path unverified5.27–122.2 mi704Compare →
Springfield City OnlineEnrollment path unverified3.18–123.2 mi46Compare →
Springfield School of InnovationEnrollment path unverified4.79–123.2 mi161Compare →
Global Impact Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.27–123.5 mi687Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clark-shawnee Local

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shawnee Middle School/high School is listed in Clark-Shawnee Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shawnee Middle School/high School

Shawnee Middle School/high School is a public high school in Springfield, OH, part of Clark-shawnee Local, serving approximately 681 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,486 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shawnee Middle School/high School

What grades does Shawnee Middle School/high School serve?

Shawnee Middle School/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Shawnee Middle School/high School?

Shawnee Middle School/high School has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Middle School/high School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Middle School/high School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shawnee Middle School/high School rank in OH?

Shawnee Middle School/high School ranks #1,486 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Shawnee Middle School/high School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shawnee Middle School/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Shawnee Middle School/high School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawnee Middle School/high School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Shawnee Middle School/high School a charter school?

No, Shawnee Middle School/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shawnee Middle School/high School a Title I school?

No, Shawnee Middle School/high School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shawnee Middle School/high School?

59.5% of students at Shawnee Middle School/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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
681
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 45502)
17,076
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
46.7
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 · 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 45502; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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