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#2989 of 3,441 schools in OH

Whitmer High School

High School · Washington Local · Toledo, OH

A Washington Local high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5601 Clegg Dr, Toledo, OH 43613

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2022)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation4.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$14,277
Chronic Absenteeism39.7%

Students at Whitmer High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

59.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Whitmer 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,824/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Toledo), 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

$63,425

Median home value

$125,300

Median rent

$895/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.4% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·7 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

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Washington Local

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 10
District spending per student
$14,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Whitmer High School

Whitmer High School is a public high school in Toledo, OH, part of Washington Local, serving approximately 2,229 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,989 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Whitmer High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Whitmer High School is a public high school located in Toledo, Ohio, within the Washington Local School District in Lucas County 2. It is named after John Wallace Whitmer, an educator who assisted in organizing high school classes for the area 2. The school serves the northwest section of Toledo up to the Michigan state line and is the only high school in its district 2. It is identified as the largest high school in the Toledo area 2. The curriculum includes 200 courses, featuring honors and AP classes, alongside 16 career training programs 2. Students have access to 22 varsity sports and more than 50 extracurricular activities 2. The school community, referred to as Panther Nation, emphasizes core competencies such as compassion, flexibility, critical reasoning, curiosity, communication, and personal values 1. Students regularly receive district, state, and national accolades in art, music, and career training competitions 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.wls4kids.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitmer High School

What grades does Whitmer High School serve?

Whitmer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Whitmer High School?

Whitmer High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,229 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitmer High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitmer High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitmer High School rank in OH?

Whitmer High School ranks #2,989 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Whitmer High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitmer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Whitmer High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitmer High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Whitmer High School a charter school?

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

Is Whitmer High School a Title I school?

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

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

59.1% of students at Whitmer 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
2,229
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Lucas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.7%
Phone
(419) 473-8490
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 43613)
30,597
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
35.6

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 43613; 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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