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Caldwell High School

Summary:

Caldwell High School is a public high school located in Caldwell, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 209 students. The school is part of the Caldwell Exempted Village School District, which is ranked 555 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caldwell High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 96% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally below the state average across various subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.8% in Algebra I to 60.6% in American Government. However, the school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.4% to 98.1% in recent years. Concerning trends include increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.2% in 2019-2020 to 38.6% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Buffalo Campus, Caldwell High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population. However, Buffalo Campus outperforms Caldwell High School on state test scores, indicating that factors beyond socioeconomic status may be influencing academic achievement. Caldwell High School's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 286 out of 769 Ohio high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 623 out of 864 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 516 Fairground St
       Caldwell, OH  43724-1175

(740) 732-5634

District: Caldwell Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
623rd of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Caldwell High School:

Elementary:    Caldwell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  209

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
Two or more races:
1.9%
Hispanic:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Compare Details Caldwell High School ranks worse than 72.1% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.64. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Caldwell 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:

Caldwell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell High School 623rd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Caldwell High School in the ranking list.)

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Caldwell Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell Exempted Village 555th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caldwell High School

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Rank History for all students at Caldwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.34 382nd 681 43.9%
2005 42.07 489th 689 29.0%
2006 57.04 367th 696 47.3%
2007 62.15 349th 756 53.8%
2008 67.43 244th 767 68.2%
2009 63.58 342nd 791 56.8%
2010 58.84 450th 819 45.1%
2011 61.92 411th 818 49.8%
2012 66.20 328th 832 60.6%
2013 63.40 330th 767 57.0%
2014 65.98 286th 769 62.8%
2015 60.31 331st 778 57.5%
2016 53.73 402nd 784 48.7%
2017 39.34 513th 773 33.6%
2018 43.74 520th 800 35.0%
2019 38.53 578th 836 30.9%
2021 33.09 579th 819 29.3%
2022 38.33 556th 836 33.5%
2023 33.49 603rd 867 30.4%
2024 28.64 623rd 864 27.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Caldwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.88 554th 614 9.8%
2024 12.15 580th 598 3.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caldwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.94 430th 758 43.3%
2019 42.06 526th 779 32.5%
2021 13.29 662nd 763 13.2%
2022 36.75 544th 773 29.6%
2023 14.93 681st 805 15.4%
2024 26.09 634th 822 22.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Caldwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.35 592nd 751 21.2%
2019 31.62 606th 781 22.4%
2021 28.28 589th 775 24.0%
2022 54.69 404th 794 49.1%
2023 38.06 560th 813 31.1%
2024 34.50 574th 798 28.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Caldwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.32 524th 628 16.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Caldwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.46 493rd 763 35.4%
2019 35.63 584th 792 26.3%
2021 46.12 444th 778 42.9%
2022 23.83 637th 808 21.2%
2023 32.67 591st 819 27.8%
2024 21.24 648th 816 20.6%
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Rank History for White students at Caldwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.61 584th 718 18.7%
2019 30.78 584th 739 21.0%
2021 29.95 551st 727 24.2%
2022 28.09 582nd 749 22.3%
2023 20.84 625th 756 17.3%
2024 16.48 641st 754 15.0%
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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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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, October 29, 2018

Open Quote During my time, I had a tremendous amount of disgust for the math program. The middle school math teacher taught me nothing during my two years in pre algebra. I spent most of my first semester of algebra I learning pre algebra things I would need to be able to do algebra I. That did not help me pass state tests, and I struggled in geometry because I didn't know the building blocks. The English department is another story. I got a lot out of my freshman English class, but not so much sophomore. Same with science. I didn't learn anything in physical science, but I had an outstanding biology teacher. My lack of knowledge in the physical science realm has set me at a disadvantage in the science classes I'm taking now. The history teachers were very good, and I can't complain. The choir is an outstanding program. For a school that size, it is top notch and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The instrumental program was good, but a lack of authority, focus, and nurturing talent caused me to fall behind when furthering my music education. Above all, I cherish the people in the school that I met, not the academics. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Caldwell High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1989 335 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1990 316 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1991 324 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1992 335 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1993 354 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 386 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1995 406 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 406 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 415 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1998 398 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1999 372 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2000 339 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2001 347 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2002 336 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 336 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 329 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2005 302 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 300 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2008 312 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2009 311 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2010 188 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2011 200 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 201
2012 176 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 178
2013 167 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 169
2014 180 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 182
2015 183 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 185
2016 180 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 183
2017 184 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 189
2018 183 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 188
2019 188 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 193
2020 163 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 167
2021 171 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 174
2022 202 0 2 5 0 0 1 0 210
2023 202 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 209

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 Caldwell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 18.0 19.3 0
1989 336 15.0 22.4 n/a
1990 319 15.2 20.9 n/a
1991 325 15.2 21.3 n/a
1992 337 17.1 19.7 14.5
1993 356 16.5 21.6 14.3
1994 387 17.3 22.4 14.7
1995 407 17.8 22.9 15.7
1996 407 17.8 22.9 15.7
1997 416 18.8 22.1 11.8
1998 398 18.8 21.2 8.3
1999 372 18.8 19.8 12.1
2000 339 20.5 16.5 9.1
2001 347 20.5 16.9 9.8
2002 336 20.8 16.2 20.8
2003 336 20.8 16.2 20.8
2004 330 18.8 17.6 16.4
2005 302 20.7 14.6 17.2
2006 311 17.1 18.2 20.6
2007 301 18.8 16.0 21.9
2008 314 16.0 19.6 n/a
2009 313 16.0 19.6 24.3
2010 188 16.6 11.3 30.9
2011 201 17.0 11.8 34.8
2012 178 14.7 12.0 41.6
2013 169 17.0 9.9 43.8
2014 182 17.0 10.7 37.9
2015 185 n/a n/a 41.6
2016 183 15.0 12.2 44.3
2017 189 15.0 12.6 48.1
2018 188 15.0 12.5 47.9
2019 193 16.0 12.0 45.6
2020 167 15.0 11.1 44.3
2021 174 15.0 11.6 n/a
2022 210 18.0 11.6 n/a
2023 209 18.0 11.6 39.2

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 Caldwell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 18.0 19.3 0
1989 336 15.0 22.4 n/a
1990 319 15.2 20.9 n/a
1991 325 15.2 21.3 n/a
1992 337 17.1 19.7 14.5
1993 356 16.5 21.6 14.3
1994 387 17.3 22.4 14.7
1995 407 17.8 22.9 15.7
1996 407 17.8 22.9 15.7
1997 416 18.8 22.1 11.8
1998 398 18.8 21.2 8.3
1999 372 18.8 19.8 12.1
2000 339 20.5 16.5 9.1
2001 347 20.5 16.9 9.8
2002 336 20.8 16.2 20.8
2003 336 20.8 16.2 20.8
2004 330 18.8 17.6 16.4
2005 302 20.7 14.6 17.2
2006 311 17.1 18.2 20.6
2007 301 18.8 16.0 21.9
2008 314 16.0 19.6 n/a
2009 313 16.0 19.6 24.3
2010 188 16.6 11.3 30.9
2011 201 17.0 11.8 34.8
2012 178 14.7 12.0 41.6
2013 169 17.0 9.9 43.8
2014 182 17.0 10.7 37.9
2015 185 n/a n/a 41.6
2016 183 15.0 12.2 44.3
2017 189 15.0 12.6 48.1
2018 188 15.0 12.5 47.9
2019 193 16.0 12.0 45.6
2020 167 15.0 11.1 44.3
2021 174 15.0 11.6 n/a
2022 210 18.0 11.6 n/a
2023 209 18.0 11.6 39.2

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 Caldwell High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,642
2022 $14,737
2023 $16,530

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Caldwell High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 578th of 836 High schoolsRanks 603rd of 867 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Caldwell High School)88.163.9
 24.2%
   End of Course American Government (Caldwell Exempted Village)88.163.9
 24.2%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Caldwell High School)6971.2
 2.2%
   End of Course American History (Caldwell Exempted Village)6971.2
 2.2%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Caldwell High School)63.353.3
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Caldwell Exempted Village)63.353.3
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Caldwell High School)48.347.2
 1.1%
   End of Course English II (Caldwell Exempted Village)48.347.2
 1.1%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Caldwell High School)19.618.7
 0.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Caldwell Exempted Village)19.618.7
 0.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Caldwell High School)43.327.8
 15.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Caldwell Exempted Village)43.353.3
 10%
   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 Students193209
 8.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White188202
 7.4%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.6%39.2%
 6.4%

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Caldwell High School ranks 623rd of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Caldwell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Caldwell Elementary School

Students at Caldwell High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended Caldwell High School.


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