Serving 66 students in grades 9-12, Life Skills High School Of Springfield 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 ≥50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% 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
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
27%
17%
White
64%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≤20%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Life Skills High School Of Springfield 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life Skills High School Of Springfield?
The graduation rate of Life Skills High School Of Springfield is 20%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 81%.
How many students attend Life Skills High School Of Springfield?
66 students attend Life Skills High School Of Springfield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Life Skills High School Of Springfield students are White, 27% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Skills High School Of Springfield?
Life Skills High School Of Springfield has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Life Skills High School Of Springfield offer ?
Life Skills High School Of Springfield offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Life Skills High School Of Springfield part of?
Life Skills High School Of Springfield is part of Life Skills High School Of Springfield School District.
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