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#1495 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 43% in state
Whiteoak High School
High School · Bright Local · Mowrystown, OH
A Bright Local high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
44 North High Street, Mowrystown, OH 45155
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Whiteoak High School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (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
98.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whiteoak 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average419/100K
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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
$73,833
Median home value
$81,800
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
34.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45155; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Bright Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whiteoak High School is listed in Bright Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whiteoak High School
Whiteoak High School is a public high school in Mowrystown, OH, part of Bright Local, serving approximately 166 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,495 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whiteoak High School
What grades does Whiteoak High School serve?
Whiteoak High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Whiteoak High School?
Whiteoak High School has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteoak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteoak High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whiteoak High School rank in OH?
Whiteoak High School ranks #1,495 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Whiteoak High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whiteoak High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Whiteoak High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whiteoak High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Whiteoak High School a charter school?
No, Whiteoak High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whiteoak High School a Title I school?
No, Whiteoak High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whiteoak High School?
98.2% of students at Whiteoak 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
- 166
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Highland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (937) 442-2241
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 45155)
- 522
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 45155; 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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