Serving 1,168 students in grades 9-12, Timken 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 was 66% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)66%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)71%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
41%
17%
White
43%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)85%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Timken High School?
The graduation rate of Timken High School is 85%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 81%.
How many students attend Timken High School?
1,168 students attend Timken High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Timken High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Timken High School offer ?
Timken High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Timken High School part of?
Timken High School is part of Canton City School District.
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