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Woodward High School

High School · Toledo City · Toledo, OH

A Toledo City high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

701 E Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43608

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2021)
  • 52.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-35.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate52%
AP Participation0.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$20,542
Chronic Absenteeism61.2%

Students at Woodward High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 12% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Woodward 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$28,535

Median home value

$41,100

Median rent

$828/mo

College educated

10.1%

Homeownership

52.8%

Poverty rate

46.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43608; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
0.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
4 boys'·6 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private9–120.9 mi578Compare →
Jesup W. Scott High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.49–121.6 mi765Compare →
Maritime Academy of Toledo theCharter · enrollment unverified3.96–121.7 mi232Compare →
Toledo School for the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified6.56–121.8 mi745Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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.

Toledo City

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#36 of 54
District spending per student
$20,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodward High School is listed in Toledo City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodward High School

Woodward High School is a public high school in Toledo, OH, part of Toledo City, serving approximately 595 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,172 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodward High School

What grades does Woodward High School serve?

Woodward High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Woodward High School?

Woodward High School has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Woodward High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodward High School rank in OH?

Woodward High School ranks #3,172 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Woodward High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodward High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Woodward High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodward High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Woodward High School a charter school?

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

Is Woodward High School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
595
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Lucas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.2%
4-Year Graduation
52.0%
Area population (ZIP 43608)
14,158
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
34.3
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 43608; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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