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#2819 of 3,441 schools in OH

Tri-valley High School

High School · Tri-valley Local · Dresden, OH

A Tri-valley Local high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

46 E Muskingum Ave, Dresden, OH 43821

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation1.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$12,015
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Tri-valley High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tri-valley 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated765/100K

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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

$70,781

Median home value

$166,100

Median rent

$928/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
1.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·28 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Tri-valley Local

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$12,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tri-valley High School is listed in Tri-Valley Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tri-valley High School

Tri-valley High School is a public high school in Dresden, OH, part of Tri-valley Local, serving approximately 731 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,819 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tri-valley High School

What grades does Tri-valley High School serve?

Tri-valley High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Tri-valley High School?

Tri-valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 731 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tri-valley High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tri-valley High School rank in OH?

Tri-valley High School ranks #2,819 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Tri-valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tri-valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Tri-valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-valley High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Tri-valley High School a charter school?

No, Tri-valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tri-valley High School a Title I school?

No, Tri-valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-valley High School?

34.5% of students at Tri-valley 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
731
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Muskingum County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 43821)
4,282
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
43.8
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 43821; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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