Start High School

Summary:

Start High School is a public high school in Toledo, Ohio, serving 1,242 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students (51.93%) and a significant percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (50.16% receive free or reduced-price lunch).

Despite its diverse student body, Start High School has consistently underperformed compared to other schools in the Toledo City district and the state of Ohio. The school ranks in the bottom 20% of Ohio high schools, with a 1-star rating from School Digger, and has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rate, dropping from 86.4% in 2018-2019 to 74.5% in 2022-2023. Additionally, Start High School has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 49.0% in the 2022-2023 school year, nearly double the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Whitmer High School and Jesup W. Scott High School, Start High School consistently underperforms on key metrics, including academic proficiency, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The presence of high-performing specialized schools in the area, such as Toledo Early College High School and Toledo Technology Academy High School, further highlights the challenges faced by Start High School in providing equitable educational opportunities for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2010 Tremainsville Rd
       Toledo, OH  43613-3947


(419) 671-3000

District: Toledo City

SchoolDigger Rank:
713th of 867 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,658 Help


Feeder schools for Start High School:

Elementary:    DeVeaux Elementary School
    Elmhurst Elementary School
    Larchmont Elementary School
    Longfellow Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  1,242

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.9%
White:
30.4%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.2% Help


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Compare Details Start High School ranks worse than 82.2% of high schools in Ohio. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked high schools in the Toledo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.24. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Start 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Start High School has the largest high school student body size in the Toledo City School District. Racial makeup is: African American (51.9%), White (30.4%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Toledo City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Start High School is 14.1, which is the 4th best among 10 high schools in the Toledo City School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Start High School is $15,658. 5 high schools in the Toledo City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Start High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Start High School 713th of 867 Ohio public high schools. (See Start High School in the ranking list.)

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Toledo City:

SchoolDigger ranks Toledo City 654th of 835 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Start High School

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Rank History for all students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.72 637th 681 6.5%
2005 50.66 406th 689 41.1%
2006 27.86 597th 696 14.2%
2007 41.49 577th 756 23.7%
2008 42.42 581st 767 24.3%
2009 56.44 478th 791 39.6%
2010 74.26 145th 819 82.3%
2011 62.19 409th 818 50.0%
2012 41.43 640th 832 23.1%
2013 31.53 640th 767 16.6%
2014 26.17 659th 769 14.3%
2015 24.27 656th 778 15.7%
2016 17.25 679th 784 13.4%
2017 7.62 714th 773 7.6%
2018 12.70 680th 800 15.0%
2019 12.33 707th 836 15.4%
2021 9.83 710th 819 13.3%
2022 8.96 733rd 836 12.3%
2023 13.24 713th 867 17.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.96 161st 201 19.9%
2019 7.04 205th 208 1.4%
2021 11.96 194th 211 8.1%
2022 11.16 210th 222 5.4%
2023 16.09 210th 239 12.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.43 491st 614 20.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.43 653rd 758 13.9%
2019 13.67 683rd 779 12.3%
2021 11.23 677th 763 11.3%
2022 7.19 712th 773 7.9%
2023 16.06 672nd 805 16.5%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.30 5th 28 82.1%
2019 53.16 11th 32 65.6%
2023 42.93 16th 30 46.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.61 658th 751 12.4%
2019 10.92 697th 781 10.8%
2021 6.69 699th 775 9.8%
2022 6.59 722nd 794 9.1%
2023 10.71 701st 813 13.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.15 483rd 550 12.2%
2019 18.29 573rd 628 8.8%
2021 15.41 538th 596 9.7%
2022 18.19 530th 606 12.5%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.15 523rd 538 2.8%
2019 23.12 255th 272 6.3%
2021 50.64 216th 349 38.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.75 664th 763 13.0%
2019 7.54 724th 792 8.6%
2021 8.06 696th 778 10.5%
2022 6.21 729th 808 9.8%
2023 11.12 702nd 819 14.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.74 200th 279 28.3%
2019 19.94 251st 303 17.2%
2021 23.53 211th 284 25.7%
2022 15.65 262nd 306 14.4%
2023 23.52 241st 323 25.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.42 137th 184 25.5%
2019 14.92 187th 207 9.7%
2021 8.24 228th 239 4.6%
2022 12.96 231st 260 11.2%
2023 45.71 157th 270 41.9%
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Rank History for White students at Start High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.55 616th 718 14.2%
2019 18.21 645th 739 12.7%
2021 7.13 672nd 727 7.6%
2022 13.35 659th 749 12.0%
2023 10.06 683rd 756 9.7%
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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 Start High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1176 148 19 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1368
1989 1139 156 20 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1346
1990 1091 163 17 28 7 n/a n/a 0 1306
1991 1058 200 15 35 6 n/a n/a 0 1314
1992 1261 339 21 44 5 n/a n/a 0 1670
1993 1165 320 14 43 6 n/a n/a 0 1548
1994 1148 359 12 47 5 n/a n/a 0 1571
1995 1170 386 12 40 6 n/a n/a 0 1614
1996 1170 386 12 40 6 n/a n/a 0 1614
1997 1211 413 13 40 4 n/a n/a 0 1681
1998 1204 444 12 44 4 n/a n/a 0 1708
1999 1256 451 16 58 4 n/a n/a 0 1785
2000 1176 404 18 67 3 n/a n/a 0 1668
2001 1198 426 14 75 1 n/a n/a 0 1714
2002 1195 515 14 79 2 n/a n/a 3 1808
2003 1195 515 14 79 2 n/a n/a 3 1808
2004 1159 537 15 71 4 n/a n/a 12 1798
2005 1141 561 13 65 1 n/a n/a 23 1804
2006 1063 548 18 70 3 n/a n/a 30 1732
2007 972 542 18 70 3 n/a n/a 48 1653
2008 917 587 20 81 0 n/a n/a 63 1668
2009 861 603 9 81 0 n/a n/a 73 1627
2010 773 580 10 91 0 n/a n/a 70 1524
2011 720 506 10 95 1 0 79 0 1411
2012 639 512 4 96 2 0 77 0 1330
2013 641 515 8 105 2 0 114 0 1385
2014 633 610 5 107 3 0 119 0 1477
2015 597 613 5 116 3 1 105 0 1440
2016 628 685 6 93 2 1 107 0 1522
2017 609 677 8 87 0 1 107 0 1489
2018 579 680 10 85 0 0 136 0 1490
2019 552 742 8 54 1 0 171 0 1528
2020 495 712 6 84 1 0 160 0 1458
2021 439 681 6 83 1 0 171 0 1381
2022 414 710 7 74 1 0 138 0 1344
2023 378 645 8 98 1 0 112 0 1242

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 Start High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1368 90.0 15.2 0
1989 1346 92.0 14.6 n/a
1990 1306 94.5 13.8 n/a
1991 1314 94.0 13.9 n/a
1992 1670 117.0 14.2 9.2
1993 1548 114.0 13.6 7.1
1994 1571 105.4 14.9 17.4
1995 1614 109.5 14.7 15.1
1996 1614 109.5 14.7 15.1
1997 1681 113.5 14.8 11.3
1998 1708 117.0 14.6 9.8
1999 1785 101.0 17.7 9.8
2000 1668 103.0 16.2 11.2
2001 1714 94.0 18.2 9.6
2002 1808 107.0 16.9 11.5
2003 1808 107.0 16.9 11.5
2004 1798 99.0 18.2 14.2
2005 1804 97.8 18.4 20.6
2006 1732 97.4 17.8 24.4
2007 1653 87.0 19.0 30.8
2008 1668 104.0 16.0 n/a
2009 1627 105.0 15.5 33.5
2010 1524 105.0 14.5 35.8
2011 1411 89.5 15.7 53.6
2012 1330 81.0 16.4 54.4
2013 1385 80.0 17.3 52.1
2014 1477 81.0 18.2 53.4
2015 1440 n/a n/a 50.9
2016 1522 80.0 19.0 67.9
2017 1489 83.0 17.9 57.5
2018 1490 86.5 17.2 50.1
2019 1528 87.0 17.5 61.6
2020 1458 190.0 7.6 43.4
2021 1381 91.0 15.1 n/a
2022 1344 93.0 14.4 n/a
2023 1242 88.0 14.1 50.2

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 Start High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1368 90.0 15.2 0
1989 1346 92.0 14.6 n/a
1990 1306 94.5 13.8 n/a
1991 1314 94.0 13.9 n/a
1992 1670 117.0 14.2 9.2
1993 1548 114.0 13.6 7.1
1994 1571 105.4 14.9 17.4
1995 1614 109.5 14.7 15.1
1996 1614 109.5 14.7 15.1
1997 1681 113.5 14.8 11.3
1998 1708 117.0 14.6 9.8
1999 1785 101.0 17.7 9.8
2000 1668 103.0 16.2 11.2
2001 1714 94.0 18.2 9.6
2002 1808 107.0 16.9 11.5
2003 1808 107.0 16.9 11.5
2004 1798 99.0 18.2 14.2
2005 1804 97.8 18.4 20.6
2006 1732 97.4 17.8 24.4
2007 1653 87.0 19.0 30.8
2008 1668 104.0 16.0 n/a
2009 1627 105.0 15.5 33.5
2010 1524 105.0 14.5 35.8
2011 1411 89.5 15.7 53.6
2012 1330 81.0 16.4 54.4
2013 1385 80.0 17.3 52.1
2014 1477 81.0 18.2 53.4
2015 1440 n/a n/a 50.9
2016 1522 80.0 19.0 67.9
2017 1489 83.0 17.9 57.5
2018 1490 86.5 17.2 50.1
2019 1528 87.0 17.5 61.6
2020 1458 190.0 7.6 43.4
2021 1381 91.0 15.1 n/a
2022 1344 93.0 14.4 n/a
2023 1242 88.0 14.1 50.2

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 Start High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,919
2022 $12,351
2023 $15,658

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Start High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 707th of 836 High schoolsRanks 713th of 867 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Start High School)45.149.4
 4.3%
   End of Course American Government (Toledo City)46.347.5
 1.2%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Start High School)53.546.2
 7.3%
   End of Course American History (Toledo City)51.248.5
 2.7%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Start High School)4733.3
 13.7%
   End of Course Biology (Toledo City)45.537.6
 7.9%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Start High School)43.933.5
 10.4%
   End of Course English II (Toledo City)42.335.3
 7%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Start High School)18.411.8
 6.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Toledo City)21.613.3
 8.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Start High School)16.47.2
 9.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Toledo City)2627.5
 1.5%
   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 Students15281242
 18.7%
African American742645
 13.1%
American Indian11
Asian88
Hispanic5498
 81.5%
Pacific Islander00
White552378
 31.5%
Two or More Races171112
 34.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.6%50.2%
 11.5%


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Start High School ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Ohio high schools.

Students at Start High School are 52% African American, 30% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,242 students attended Start High School.


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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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