Serving 102 students in grades 9-12, Gahanna Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
25%
17%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)70-79%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gahanna Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gahanna Community School?
The graduation rate of Gahanna Community School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gahanna Community School?
102 students attend Gahanna Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Gahanna Community School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gahanna Community School?
Gahanna Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gahanna Community School offer ?
Gahanna Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gahanna Community School part of?
Gahanna Community School is part of Gahanna Community School District.
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