Northwood Local Schools

The Northwood Local Schools district in Ohio operates three schools: Northwood Elementary School, Northwood High School, and Ranger Online Academy. The district as a whole is ranked 456 out of 839 in Ohio and has a 2-star rating, but some of its individual schools stand out.

Northwood High School is a standout, ranked 433 out of 864 Ohio high schools with a 3-star rating. It maintains a high 97.6% 4-year graduation rate and performs well on state tests, with 69.1% proficiency in American Government and 65.4% in American History. In contrast, Ranger Online Academy stands out for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 0.8%, likely due to its small enrollment of only 8 students.

The schools in the Northwood Local Schools district serve diverse student populations, with Northwood Elementary School and Northwood High School having significant Hispanic and African American enrollment. However, Ranger Online Academy has a less diverse student body, with 87.5% White students. Additionally, Northwood High School serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 90.64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.