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#3101 of 3,441 schools in OH

Zanesville High School

High School · Zanesville City · Zanesville, OH

A Zanesville City high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1701 Blue Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation11%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$16,849
Chronic Absenteeism57.6%

Students at Zanesville High School score 24% 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 Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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 Zanesville 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 21Car-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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·19 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bishop Rosecrans High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3private9–121.8 mi115Compare →
Zanesville Community High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.89–122.6 mi158Compare →
Zanesville CampusEnrollment path unverified5.17–122.8 mi718Compare →
West Muskingum High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.79–123.4 mi376Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

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

Zanesville City

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$16,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Zanesville High School

Zanesville High School is a public high school in Zanesville, OH, part of Zanesville City, serving approximately 653 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,101 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zanesville High School

What grades does Zanesville High School serve?

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

How many students attend Zanesville High School?

Zanesville High School has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Zanesville High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zanesville High School rank in OH?

Zanesville High School ranks #3,101 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Zanesville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Zanesville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Zanesville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zanesville High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Zanesville High School a charter school?

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

Is Zanesville High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
653
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Muskingum County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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