Very Good
#876 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 25% in state
Waynedale High School
High School · Southeast Local · Apple Creek, OH
A Southeast Local high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9050 Dover Rd, Apple Creek, OH 44606
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waynedale High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 62% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (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
34.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waynedale 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 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average361/100K
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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
$72,754
Median home value
$252,800
Median rent
$672/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Beech GrovePrivate · tuition | 2.8 | K–9 | 3.9 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Kingsway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 201 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Southeast Local
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waynedale High School is listed in Southeast Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waynedale High School
Waynedale High School is a public high school in Apple Creek, OH, part of Southeast Local, serving approximately 337 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #876 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waynedale High School
What grades does Waynedale High School serve?
Waynedale High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waynedale High School?
Waynedale High School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynedale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynedale High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waynedale High School rank in OH?
Waynedale High School ranks #876 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Waynedale High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waynedale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Waynedale High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waynedale High School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Waynedale High School a charter school?
No, Waynedale High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waynedale High School a Title I school?
No, Waynedale High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waynedale High School?
34.4% of students at Waynedale 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
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (330) 698-3071
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 44606)
- 7,883
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
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 44606; 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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