Serving 510 students in grades 9-12, Townsend North Community 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 30% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Townsend North Community School's student population of 510 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Townsend North Community 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 Townsend North Community School is 0.49, 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
#3072 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
69%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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 Townsend North Community School's ranking?
Townsend North Community School is ranked #3072 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Townsend North Community School?
The graduation rate of Townsend North Community School is 30%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Townsend North Community School?
510 students attend Townsend North Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Townsend North Community School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townsend North Community School?
Townsend North Community School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Townsend North Community School offer ?
Townsend North Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Townsend North Community School part of?
Townsend North Community School is part of Townsend North Community School District.
School Reviews
5 12/17/2016
Great school. Fits the needs of the students
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