Highland Local School District

6506 State Route 229
Marengo, OH 43334-9738
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Highland Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 426 students in Highland Local School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Ohio.
Public Middle School in Highland Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,279 Schools
# Students
1,718 Students
573,334 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
33,106 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Highland Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#297 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Highland Local  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highland Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Highland Local  School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
815 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
11,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
45,443 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
22 Students
129,096 Students
% Black Students
1%
23%
# White Students
1,605 Students
350,612 Students
% White Students
94%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
594 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
34,929 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
70
3,025
# Students in K Grade:
127
15,463
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
15,145
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
13,450
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
14,820
# Students in 4th Grade:
118
16,518
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
30,775
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
87,343
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
30,514
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
29,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
32,851
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
31,736
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,058 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,388 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Highland Local  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of Highland Local  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,058
$17,216
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Highland Local  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,388
$17,164
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Highland Local  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Highland Local School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6506 State Route 229
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Quick Links