Serving 239 students in grades 9-12, Newcomerstown High 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 is 30-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newcomerstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Newcomerstown High School's student population of 239 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newcomerstown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newcomerstown High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2213 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcomerstown High School's ranking?
Newcomerstown High School is ranked #2213 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Newcomerstown High School often compared to?
Newcomerstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomerstown High School?
The graduation rate of Newcomerstown High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Newcomerstown High School?
239 students attend Newcomerstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Newcomerstown High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcomerstown High School?
Newcomerstown High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newcomerstown High School offer ?
Newcomerstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newcomerstown High School part of?
Newcomerstown High School is part of Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District.
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