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#837 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 24% in state

Waynesfield-goshen Local High School

High School · Waynesfield-goshen Local · Waynesfield, OH

A high school in Waynesfield, OH where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 N Westminster St, Waynesfield, OH 45896

  • Math 56% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$17,896
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Waynesfield-goshen Local High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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

65.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Waynesfield-goshen Local 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,544

Median home value

$162,100

Median rent

$668/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45896; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·4 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Waynesfield-goshen Local

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Waynesfield-goshen Local High School is listed in Waynesfield-Goshen Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Waynesfield-goshen Local High School

Waynesfield-goshen Local High School is a public high school in Waynesfield, OH, part of Waynesfield-goshen Local, serving approximately 238 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waynesfield-goshen Local High School

What grades does Waynesfield-goshen Local High School serve?

Waynesfield-goshen Local High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Waynesfield-goshen Local High School?

Waynesfield-goshen Local High School has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesfield-goshen Local High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Waynesfield-goshen Local High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waynesfield-goshen Local High School rank in OH?

Waynesfield-goshen Local High School ranks #837 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Waynesfield-goshen Local High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Waynesfield-goshen Local 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 Waynesfield-goshen Local High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waynesfield-goshen Local High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Waynesfield-goshen Local High School a charter school?

No, Waynesfield-goshen Local High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Waynesfield-goshen Local High School a Title I school?

No, Waynesfield-goshen Local High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waynesfield-goshen Local High School?

65.5% of students at Waynesfield-goshen Local 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
238
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Auglaize County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 45896)
1,705
Area median age
44.1
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 45896; 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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