Below Average
#2820 of 3,441 schools in OH
West Muskingum High School
High School · West Muskingum Local · Zanesville, OH
A West Muskingum Local high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 Kimes Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Muskingum High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 39% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (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
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Muskingum 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,202/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zanesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,900
Median home value
$164,200
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanesville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Bishop Rosecrans High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Foxfire High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Zanesville Community High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 158 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Muskingum Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Muskingum High School is listed in West Muskingum Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Muskingum High School
West Muskingum High School is a public high school in Zanesville, OH, part of West Muskingum Local, serving approximately 376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,820 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Muskingum High School
What grades does West Muskingum High School serve?
West Muskingum High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Muskingum High School?
West Muskingum High School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Muskingum High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Muskingum High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Muskingum High School rank in OH?
West Muskingum High School ranks #2,820 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is West Muskingum High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Muskingum 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 West Muskingum High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Muskingum High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is West Muskingum High School a charter school?
No, West Muskingum High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Muskingum High School a Title I school?
No, West Muskingum High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Muskingum High School?
48.9% of students at West Muskingum 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
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Muskingum County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (740) 452-6312
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43701)
- 55,674
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 43701; 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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