High Schools in Townsend Community School

Townsend Community School is the sole high school serving grades 9-12 in the Townsend Community School district in Castalia, Ohio. With a total enrollment of 510 students, the school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and extremely low graduation rate.

Townsend Community School has a student population that is predominantly White (68.63%) and low-income, with 68.43% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests falling well below state averages across all subject areas, including American Government (33.8% vs. 69.1%), American History (43.4% vs. 68.5%), and Algebra I (10.4% vs. 55.9%). This trend has persisted over the past three school years, indicating a need for significant academic interventions.

In addition to its academic struggles, Townsend Community School also faces challenges with student engagement and attendance, as evidenced by its high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.2%. The school's four-year graduation rate of just 31.3% is also a major concern, suggesting that many students are not successfully completing their high school education. These issues may be exacerbated by the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 25.1, which could limit the ability of teachers to provide personalized attention and support to students.