Townsend Community School

Townsend Community School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Townsend Community School district in Castalia, Ohio. The school has consistently struggled with low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and concerning graduation rates, ranking in the bottom quartile of Ohio high schools.

Townsend Community School serves a predominantly White (68.63%) student population, with significant Hispanic representation (18.04%) and smaller percentages of other racial groups. The school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 68.43% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests are significantly below state averages across all subject areas, ranging from just 3.1% in Geometry to 43.4% in American History.

With a 4-year graduation rate of only 31.3% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 39.2%, Townsend Community School faces significant challenges in supporting student success and well-being. The school's high student-teacher ratio of 25.1 to 1 may also contribute to the difficulties in providing personalized attention and support to its students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach to improve the quality of education, support student engagement and attendance, and provide the necessary resources and interventions to help the school and its students succeed.