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#1619 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 47% in state

West Holmes High School

High School · West Holmes Local · Millersburg, OH

A West Holmes Local high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

10909 State Route 39, Millersburg, OH 44654

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$15,496
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at West Holmes High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (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

28.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Holmes 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 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average266/100K

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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

$75,195

Median home value

$288,000

Median rent

$770/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in West Holmes Local

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Holmes Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–12Not available26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

West Holmes Local

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$15,496NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Holmes High School is listed in West Holmes Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Holmes High School

West Holmes High School is a public high school in Millersburg, OH, part of West Holmes Local, serving approximately 519 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,619 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Holmes High School

What grades does West Holmes High School serve?

West Holmes High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Holmes High School?

West Holmes High School has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Holmes High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Holmes High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Holmes High School rank in OH?

West Holmes High School ranks #1,619 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is West Holmes High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Holmes High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 West Holmes High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Holmes High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is West Holmes High School a charter school?

No, West Holmes High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Holmes High School a Title I school?

No, West Holmes High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Holmes High School?

28.3% of students at West Holmes 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
519
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Holmes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 44654)
20,329
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
32.3
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 44654; 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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