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Townsend Community School
High School · Townsend Community School · Castalia, OH
A charter high school in Castalia, OH where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
207 Lowell St, Castalia, OH 44824
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 38.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Townsend Community School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2011–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 17% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Townsend Community 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low100/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$82,321
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$742/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44824; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaretta High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 540 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Townsend Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Townsend Community School is listed in Townsend Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Townsend Community School
Townsend Community School is a public high school in Castalia, OH, part of Townsend Community School, serving approximately 499 students in grades 9th-12th with a 35.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,422 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Townsend Community School
What grades does Townsend Community School serve?
Townsend Community School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Townsend Community School?
Townsend Community School has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Townsend Community School is 35.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Townsend Community School rank in OH?
Townsend Community School ranks #3,422 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Townsend Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Townsend Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Townsend Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Townsend Community School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Townsend Community School a charter school?
Yes, Townsend Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Townsend Community School a Title I school?
No, Townsend Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Townsend Community School?
42.5% of students at Townsend Community 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
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 35.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.2%
- Phone
- (419) 684-5402
- 4-Year Graduation
- 38.0%
- Area population (ZIP 44824)
- 3,952
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
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 44824; 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, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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