Ashland High School

Summary:

Ashland High School is a public high school in Ashland, Ohio, serving 881 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Ashland City School District, which is ranked 176 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating.

Ashland High School consistently performs well academically, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average on Ohio state tests. The school maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.3% to 97.7%, and its gifted and talented students rank 31st out of 280 Ohio high schools. While the student population is predominantly white at 89.67%, Ashland High School is more diverse than the nearby Mapleton Virtual Academy, which has a 95.45% white student body.

However, Ashland High School has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.3% in 2019-2020 to 35.1% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's performance of certain student subgroups, such as special education students and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, lags behind the overall strong academic outcomes. Compared to the Ashland-W Holmes Career Center, which has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Ashland High School serves a more affluent student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1440 King Rd
       Ashland, OH  44805-3635


(419) 289-7968

District: Ashland City

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,983 Help


Feeder schools for Ashland High School:

Elementary:    Edison Elementary School
    Reagan Elementary School
    Taft Intermediate School
Middle:    Ashland Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  892

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.9% Help


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Compare Details Ashland High School ranks better than 77.2% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ashland High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashland High School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland High School is $11,983.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland High School 197th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Ashland High School in the ranking list.)

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Ashland City:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland City 176th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashland High School

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Rank History for all students at Ashland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.16 411th 681 39.6%
2005 48.01 437th 689 36.6%
2006 63.50 276th 696 60.3%
2007 59.67 391st 756 48.3%
2008 59.93 393rd 767 48.8%
2009 55.79 486th 791 38.6%
2010 52.90 545th 819 33.5%
2011 60.60 440th 818 46.2%
2012 63.56 388th 832 53.4%
2013 63.15 332nd 767 56.7%
2014 66.09 281st 769 63.5%
2015 60.82 319th 778 59.0%
2016 58.98 320th 784 59.2%
2017 52.60 367th 773 52.5%
2018 56.89 367th 800 54.1%
2019 59.73 350th 836 58.1%
2021 66.84 202nd 819 75.3%
2022 66.60 231st 836 72.4%
2023 67.61 232nd 867 73.2%
2024 69.67 197th 864 77.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ashland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.92 78th 201 61.2%
2019 66.43 75th 208 63.9%
2021 58.74 94th 211 55.5%
2022 72.61 54th 222 75.7%
2023 66.65 81st 239 66.1%
2024 89.68 12th 242 95.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ashland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.49 402nd 614 34.5%
2024 18.90 523rd 598 12.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.45 424th 779 45.6%
2021 63.81 220th 763 71.2%
2022 49.82 413th 773 46.6%
2023 63.79 256th 805 68.2%
2024 70.87 195th 822 76.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ashland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.97 278th 751 63.0%
2019 65.49 301st 781 61.5%
2021 72.72 169th 775 78.2%
2022 74.31 165th 794 79.2%
2023 73.22 191st 813 76.5%
2024 76.39 156th 798 80.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ashland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.52 389th 550 29.3%
2019 22.89 539th 628 14.2%
2021 31.44 416th 596 30.2%
2022 48.21 244th 606 59.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ashland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.60 296th 538 45.0%
2021 64.07 117th 349 66.5%
2022 73.42 57th 312 81.7%
2024 76.39 31st 280 88.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ashland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.87 424th 763 44.4%
2019 60.20 348th 792 56.1%
2021 65.82 232nd 778 70.2%
2022 65.12 272nd 808 66.3%
2023 67.03 271st 819 66.9%
2024 71.65 223rd 816 72.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ashland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.30 99th 273 63.7%
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Rank History for White students at Ashland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.36 378th 718 47.4%
2019 57.78 338th 739 54.3%
2021 65.66 221st 727 69.6%
2022 64.33 266th 749 64.5%
2023 65.55 268th 756 64.6%
2024 69.48 221st 754 70.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashland High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1306 9 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1332
1989 1243 13 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1278
1990 1247 16 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1278
1991 1211 18 15 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1253
1992 1223 20 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1269
1993 1306 21 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1347
1994 1269 12 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1299
1995 1306 12 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1328
1996 1306 12 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1328
1997 1243 13 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1269
1998 1270 17 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1303
1999 1273 16 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1310
2000 1270 16 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1307
2001 1266 17 19 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1309
2002 1238 17 16 5 0 n/a n/a 3 1279
2003 1238 17 16 5 0 n/a n/a 3 1279
2004 1193 17 16 4 3 n/a n/a 7 1240
2005 1195 14 10 5 3 n/a n/a 12 1239
2006 1174 24 9 3 4 n/a n/a 15 1229
2007 1144 23 7 3 3 n/a n/a 14 1194
2008 1140 21 6 10 1 n/a n/a 21 1199
2009 1165 27 6 8 1 n/a n/a 22 1229
2010 985 21 6 10 1 n/a n/a 23 1046
2011 992 14 5 23 0 1 32 0 1067
2012 953 13 7 20 0 0 34 0 1027
2013 902 12 12 16 1 1 40 0 984
2014 897 11 10 16 0 3 39 0 976
2015 891 9 7 13 0 2 46 0 968
2016 918 17 5 13 0 3 45 0 1001
2017 914 11 3 17 0 3 36 0 984
2018 884 12 3 18 0 2 40 0 959
2019 802 14 3 15 0 2 39 0 875
2020 806 8 6 18 0 1 38 0 877
2021 766 8 7 21 0 3 35 0 840
2022 808 7 10 28 1 1 34 0 889
2023 790 3 15 33 1 1 38 0 881
2024 798 9 13 29 1 1 41 0 892

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1332 67.0 19.8 0
1989 1278 67.0 19.0 n/a
1990 1278 66.3 19.2 n/a
1991 1253 65.2 19.2 n/a
1992 1269 67.3 18.8 6.2
1993 1347 63.6 21.2 9.2
1994 1299 67.6 19.2 9.9
1995 1328 65.4 20.3 5.8
1996 1328 65.4 20.3 5.8
1997 1269 66.4 19.1 7.2
1998 1303 65.5 19.9 7.3
1999 1310 67.4 19.4 9.8
2000 1307 71.4 18.3 6.7
2001 1309 74.5 17.6 6.3
2002 1279 76.0 16.8 9.6
2003 1279 76.0 16.8 9.6
2004 1240 73.3 16.9 12.8
2005 1239 74.4 16.7 14.4
2006 1229 71.2 17.3 17.8
2007 1194 72.3 16.5 27
2008 1199 71.2 16.8 n/a
2009 1229 77.4 15.9 27.1
2010 1046 68.8 15.2 39.6
2011 1067 68.8 15.5 41
2012 1027 66.4 15.4 35
2013 984 67.4 14.5 37.2
2014 976 58.0 16.8 37.9
2015 968 n/a n/a 35.5
2016 1001 51.0 19.6 n/a
2017 984 48.1 20.4 n/a
2018 959 54.1 17.7 n/a
2019 875 54.2 16.1 n/a
2020 877 51.9 16.8 n/a
2021 840 47.5 17.6 n/a
2022 889 45.6 19.4 n/a
2023 881 46.0 19.1 26.3
2024 892 50.8 17.5 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ashland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1332 67.0 19.8 0
1989 1278 67.0 19.0 n/a
1990 1278 66.3 19.2 n/a
1991 1253 65.2 19.2 n/a
1992 1269 67.3 18.8 6.2
1993 1347 63.6 21.2 9.2
1994 1299 67.6 19.2 9.9
1995 1328 65.4 20.3 5.8
1996 1328 65.4 20.3 5.8
1997 1269 66.4 19.1 7.2
1998 1303 65.5 19.9 7.3
1999 1310 67.4 19.4 9.8
2000 1307 71.4 18.3 6.7
2001 1309 74.5 17.6 6.3
2002 1279 76.0 16.8 9.6
2003 1279 76.0 16.8 9.6
2004 1240 73.3 16.9 12.8
2005 1239 74.4 16.7 14.4
2006 1229 71.2 17.3 17.8
2007 1194 72.3 16.5 27
2008 1199 71.2 16.8 n/a
2009 1229 77.4 15.9 27.1
2010 1046 68.8 15.2 39.6
2011 1067 68.8 15.5 41
2012 1027 66.4 15.4 35
2013 984 67.4 14.5 37.2
2014 976 58.0 16.8 37.9
2015 968 n/a n/a 35.5
2016 1001 51.0 19.6 n/a
2017 984 48.1 20.4 n/a
2018 959 54.1 17.7 n/a
2019 875 54.2 16.1 n/a
2020 877 51.9 16.8 n/a
2021 840 47.5 17.6 n/a
2022 889 45.6 19.4 n/a
2023 881 46.0 19.1 26.3
2024 892 50.8 17.5 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashland High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,417
2022 $11,137
2023 $11,799
2024 $11,983

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 350th of 836 High schoolsRanks 232nd of 867 High schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Ashland High School)87.186.9
 0.2%
   End of Course American Government (Ashland City)87.286.9
 0.3%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course Biology (Ashland High School)77.772.1
 5.6%
   End of Course Biology (Ashland City)77.972.1
 5.8%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Ashland High School)72.471.4
 1%
   End of Course English II (Ashland City)72.571.4
 1.1%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Ashland High School)53.448.2
 5.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Ashland City)53.549.3
 4.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Ashland High School)62.664.3
 1.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ashland City)69.570
 0.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students875881
 0.7%
African American143
 78.6%
American Indian01
Asian315
 400%
Hispanic1533
 120%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White802790
 1.5%
Two or More Races3938
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashland High School

Students at Ashland High School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 892 students attended Ashland High School.

Ashland High School ranks 197th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Ashland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edison Elementary School
Elementary : Reagan Elementary School
Elementary : Taft Intermediate School
Middle : Ashland Middle School


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