Serving 319 students in grades 9-12, Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School's student population of 319 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is 0.10, 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
#1576 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School's ranking?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is ranked #1576 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School often compared to?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterloo High School, Southeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School?
The graduation rate of Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School?
319 students attend Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School offer ?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School part of?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is part of Rootstown Local School District.
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