Below Average
#3103 of 3,441 schools in OH
Tecumseh High School
High School · Tecumseh Local · New Carlisle, OH
A Tecumseh Local high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9830 W National Rd, New Carlisle, OH 45344
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 48% proficient (2021)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tecumseh High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tecumseh 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 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,627
Median home value
$159,600
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tecumseh Local
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tecumseh High School is listed in Tecumseh Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tecumseh High School
Tecumseh High School is a public high school in New Carlisle, OH, part of Tecumseh Local, serving approximately 709 students in grades 8th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,103 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tecumseh High School
What grades does Tecumseh High School serve?
Tecumseh High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Tecumseh High School?
Tecumseh High School has an enrollment of approximately 709 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tecumseh High School rank in OH?
Tecumseh High School ranks #3,103 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Tecumseh High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tecumseh High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Tecumseh High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tecumseh High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Tecumseh High School a charter school?
No, Tecumseh High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tecumseh High School a Title I school?
No, Tecumseh High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tecumseh High School?
65.7% of students at Tecumseh 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 709
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (937) 845-4500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 45344)
- 16,841
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 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 45344; 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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