Barberton High School

Summary:

Barberton High School is a public high school serving 1,220 students in grades 9-12 in Barberton, Ohio, which is part of the Barberton City School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Ohio high schools, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. While the school's four-year graduation rate has been around 83.8%, it has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 24.5% to 44.6% in the past few years.

Barberton High School's performance on Ohio state tests is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 38.4% to 74.7% across different subject areas. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing relatively well compared to their peers statewide. Additionally, the school ranks highly for students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Wadsworth High School and Akron Early College High School, Barberton High School generally underperforms. These nearby schools have higher overall rankings, better test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates, highlighting the need for the Barberton City School District to identify and address the factors contributing to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 555 Barber Rd
       Barberton, OH  44203-1765


(330) 753-1084

District: Barberton City

SchoolDigger Rank:
468th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Barberton High School:

Elementary:    Barberton Intermediate School
    Barberton Primary School
Middle:    Barberton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  1,220

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
African American:
14.3%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Compare Details Barberton High School ranks worse than 54.2% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.47. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Barberton High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barberton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Barberton High School 468th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Barberton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Barberton City:

SchoolDigger ranks Barberton City 529th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barberton High School

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Rank History for all students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.59 589th 681 13.5%
2005 34.58 539th 689 21.8%
2006 32.59 576th 696 17.2%
2007 30.75 641st 756 15.2%
2008 36.88 615th 767 19.8%
2009 46.88 574th 791 27.4%
2010 53.76 538th 819 34.3%
2011 54.55 535th 818 34.6%
2012 47.26 611th 832 26.6%
2013 50.62 533rd 767 30.5%
2014 45.62 570th 769 25.9%
2015 35.47 611th 778 21.5%
2016 32.14 621st 784 20.8%
2017 35.45 554th 773 28.3%
2018 40.09 560th 800 30.0%
2019 40.71 564th 836 32.5%
2021 44.14 480th 819 41.4%
2022 46.31 489th 836 41.5%
2023 51.96 445th 867 48.7%
2024 49.47 468th 864 45.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.25 149th 201 25.9%
2019 27.12 163rd 208 21.6%
2021 46.73 122nd 211 42.2%
2022 50.50 115th 222 48.2%
2023 51.22 126th 239 47.3%
2024 39.88 150th 242 38.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.58 184th 614 70.0%
2024 42.64 289th 598 51.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.95 530th 758 30.1%
2019 44.30 504th 779 35.3%
2021 51.41 376th 763 50.7%
2022 57.76 324th 773 58.1%
2023 61.01 300th 805 62.7%
2024 55.52 376th 822 54.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.97 594th 751 20.9%
2019 42.02 559th 781 28.4%
2021 43.21 483rd 775 37.7%
2022 40.93 520th 794 34.5%
2023 49.75 474th 813 41.7%
2024 56.65 389th 798 51.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.26 429th 550 22.0%
2019 33.02 434th 628 30.9%
2021 58.58 170th 596 71.5%
2022 47.47 249th 606 58.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.69 487th 538 9.5%
2019 41.45 206th 272 24.3%
2021 51.00 214th 349 38.7%
2022 70.62 84th 312 73.1%
2023 52.77 189th 308 38.6%
2024 73.21 63rd 280 77.5%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.85 14th 31 54.8%
2019 60.27 6th 23 73.9%
2021 88.48 2nd 13 84.6%
2022 83.29 3rd 18 83.3%
2023 70.24 3rd 12 75.0%
2024 69.79 5th 15 66.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Foster Care Students!

Rank History for Male students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.61 577th 763 24.4%
2019 34.18 592nd 792 25.3%
2021 41.61 488th 778 37.3%
2022 52.32 416th 808 48.5%
2023 55.11 404th 819 50.7%
2024 46.43 485th 816 40.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.95 173rd 279 38.0%
2019 48.63 153rd 303 49.5%
2021 52.17 115th 284 59.5%
2022 51.52 132nd 306 56.9%
2023 54.38 132nd 323 59.1%
2024 66.77 86th 318 73.0%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.37 138th 273 49.5%
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Rank History for White students at Barberton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.40 570th 718 20.6%
2019 34.12 563rd 739 23.8%
2021 41.01 447th 727 38.5%
2022 45.25 441st 749 41.1%
2023 50.78 405th 756 46.4%
2024 48.80 438th 754 41.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for White Students!

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 Barberton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1285 93 6 3 16 n/a n/a 0 1403
1989 1238 104 8 3 9 n/a n/a 0 1362
1990 1150 94 5 4 18 n/a n/a 0 1271
1991 1113 85 5 3 13 n/a n/a 0 1219
1992 1111 84 6 1 5 n/a n/a 0 1207
1993 1088 98 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 1199
1994 1073 98 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 1183
1995 1096 108 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1214
1996 1096 108 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1214
1997 1145 104 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1256
1998 1124 92 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1223
1999 1156 89 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1256
2000 1128 97 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1233
2001 1142 123 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1270
2002 1139 125 4 2 1 n/a n/a 1 1272
2003 1139 125 4 2 1 n/a n/a 1 1272
2004 1154 137 5 3 1 n/a n/a 6 1306
2005 1065 154 7 4 1 n/a n/a 11 1242
2006 1059 157 5 5 3 n/a n/a 16 1245
2007 1085 176 8 10 3 n/a n/a 22 1304
2008 1078 171 5 9 2 n/a n/a 21 1286
2009 1049 157 33 8 1 n/a n/a 15 1263
2010 1032 130 22 5 0 n/a n/a 27 1216
2011 1035 146 19 5 0 0 31 0 1236
2012 1070 157 13 11 1 0 43 0 1295
2013 1060 155 9 11 2 0 44 0 1281
2014 1016 160 7 16 4 0 48 0 1251
2015 1015 176 5 16 3 0 54 0 1269
2016 1027 168 5 17 5 0 69 0 1291
2017 1101 177 8 26 4 0 79 0 1395
2018 1096 180 10 32 4 0 78 0 1400
2019 1086 205 8 37 3 0 82 0 1421
2020 1042 181 9 40 3 0 77 0 1352
2021 955 169 7 35 2 1 77 0 1246
2022 953 177 6 37 3 1 87 0 1264
2023 894 174 3 43 4 2 100 0 1220

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 Barberton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1403 83.0 16.9 0
1989 1362 80.0 17.0 n/a
1990 1271 75.9 16.7 n/a
1991 1219 75.0 16.2 n/a
1992 1207 77.0 15.6 15.2
1993 1199 68.8 17.4 16.1
1994 1183 74.0 16.0 15.8
1995 1214 71.7 16.9 0
1996 1214 71.7 16.9 0
1997 1256 74.5 16.9 14.2
1998 1223 79.1 15.5 14
1999 1256 78.1 16.1 16
2000 1233 80.5 15.3 12.8
2001 1270 80.1 15.9 20.6
2002 1272 83.7 15.2 29.1
2003 1272 83.7 15.2 29.1
2004 1306 82.9 15.8 28.4
2005 1242 77.6 16.0 31.3
2006 1245 80.4 15.5 38.2
2007 1304 80.2 16.3 39
2008 1286 79.0 16.3 n/a
2009 1263 77.5 16.3 47.9
2010 1216 79.0 15.3 51.8
2011 1236 81.0 15.2 54.1
2012 1295 87.0 14.8 55.7
2013 1281 78.2 16.3 57.5
2014 1251 70.2 17.8 58.9
2015 1269 n/a n/a 65.9
2016 1291 70.0 18.4 59.4
2017 1395 73.0 19.1 58.5
2018 1400 74.0 18.9 58.7
2019 1421 75.0 18.9 57.3
2020 1352 75.0 18.0 58.2
2021 1246 70.0 17.8 n/a
2022 1264 67.0 18.8 n/a
2023 1220 n/a n/a 59.6

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 Barberton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1403 83.0 16.9 0
1989 1362 80.0 17.0 n/a
1990 1271 75.9 16.7 n/a
1991 1219 75.0 16.2 n/a
1992 1207 77.0 15.6 15.2
1993 1199 68.8 17.4 16.1
1994 1183 74.0 16.0 15.8
1995 1214 71.7 16.9 0
1996 1214 71.7 16.9 0
1997 1256 74.5 16.9 14.2
1998 1223 79.1 15.5 14
1999 1256 78.1 16.1 16
2000 1233 80.5 15.3 12.8
2001 1270 80.1 15.9 20.6
2002 1272 83.7 15.2 29.1
2003 1272 83.7 15.2 29.1
2004 1306 82.9 15.8 28.4
2005 1242 77.6 16.0 31.3
2006 1245 80.4 15.5 38.2
2007 1304 80.2 16.3 39
2008 1286 79.0 16.3 n/a
2009 1263 77.5 16.3 47.9
2010 1216 79.0 15.3 51.8
2011 1236 81.0 15.2 54.1
2012 1295 87.0 14.8 55.7
2013 1281 78.2 16.3 57.5
2014 1251 70.2 17.8 58.9
2015 1269 n/a n/a 65.9
2016 1291 70.0 18.4 59.4
2017 1395 73.0 19.1 58.5
2018 1400 74.0 18.9 58.7
2019 1421 75.0 18.9 57.3
2020 1352 75.0 18.0 58.2
2021 1246 70.0 17.8 n/a
2022 1264 67.0 18.8 n/a
2023 1220 n/a n/a 59.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Barberton High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,593
2022 $12,169
2023 $12,725

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Barberton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 564th of 836 High schoolsRanks 445th of 867 High schools
 16.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Barberton High School)73.874.2
 0.4%
   End of Course American Government (Barberton City)73.874.2
 0.4%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Barberton High School)87.674
 13.6%
   End of Course American History (Barberton City)87.673.7
 13.9%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Barberton High School)71.560.6
 10.9%
   End of Course Biology (Barberton City)71.660.4
 11.2%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Barberton High School)62.163.5
 1.4%
   End of Course English II (Barberton City)61.963.2
 1.3%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Barberton High School)25.541
 15.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Barberton City)26.541.1
 14.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Barberton High School)3850.6
 12.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Barberton City)4859
 11%
   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 Students14211220
 14.1%
African American205174
 15.1%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic3743
 16.2%
Pacific Islander02
White1086894
 17.7%
Two or More Races82100
 22%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%59.6%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Barberton High School

Students at Barberton High School are 73% White, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Barberton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barberton Intermediate School
Elementary : Barberton Primary School
Middle : Barberton Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,220 students attended Barberton High School.

Barberton High School ranks 468th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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