Is Edgewood High School a good school?

Edgewood High School ranks 381 st of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Edgewood High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 493 students attended Edgewood High School.

What is the racial makeup of Edgewood High School?

Students at Edgewood High School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools feed into Edgewood High School?

Edgewood High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Kingsville Elementary School Elementary : Ridgeview Elementary School Middle : Wallace H Braden Middle School

Edgewood High School

Summary:

Edgewood High School is a public high school located in Ashtabula, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of around 510. The school is part of the Buckeye Local District, which is ranked 433 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edgewood High School has a predominantly white student population, with 85.29% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus, which has 89.66% white students. The school has shown mixed academic performance on the Ohio State Tests, outperforming the state average in some subjects but underperforming in others, such as Geometry and Algebra I. Edgewood High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.1% to 93.7% over the past five years, which is generally higher than the state average and the nearby Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus.

However, Edgewood High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17% in 2019-2020 to 49.2% in 2021-2022, which is a concerning trend. Additionally, the school has shown varying performance among different student subgroups, with strong performance for Hispanic students but relatively weaker performance for White and Multi-racial students. These findings suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address equity and inclusion, as well as the overall decline in academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2428 Blake Rd
Ashtabula, OH 44004-4548

(440) 997-5301

District: Buckeye Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
381^st of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,614

Feeder schools for Edgewood High School:

Elementary:	Kingsville Elementary School
	Ridgeview Elementary School
Middle:	Wallace H Braden Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 493

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edgewood High School ranks better than 55.9% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Edgewood High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgewood High School is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Edgewood High School employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgewood High School is $11,614.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edgewood High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgewood High School 381^st of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Edgewood High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Buckeye Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckeye Local 433^rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edgewood High School

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Rank History for all students at Edgewood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	34.27	491^st	681	27.9%
2005	40.19	502^nd	689	27.1%
2006	48.75	451^st	696	35.2%
2007	55.47	447^th	756	40.9%
2008	56.32	445^th	767	42.0%
2009	61.17	385^th	791	51.3%
2010	63.31	368^th	819	55.1%
2011	63.47	381^st	818	53.4%
2012	68.89	258^th	832	69.0%
2013	68.58	214^th	767	72.1%
2014	69.04	224^th	769	70.9%
2015	61.92	298^th	778	61.7%
2016	48.63	470^th	784	40.1%
2017	47.12	437^th	773	43.5%
2018	50.62	432^nd	800	46.0%
2019	57.65	373^rd	836	55.4%
2021	46.72	454^th	819	44.6%
2022	47.87	467^th	836	44.1%
2023	53.82	419^th	867	51.7%
2024	56.38	381^st	864	55.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Edgewood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	43.81	135^th	222	39.2%
2023	50.59	128^th	239	46.4%
2024	58.43	105^th	242	56.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Edgewood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.89	142^nd	614	76.9%
2024	51.13	220^th	598	63.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edgewood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	50.46	401^st	758	47.1%
2019	60.88	314^th	779	59.7%
2021	43.86	461^st	763	39.6%
2022	49.58	415^th	773	46.3%
2023	63.07	267^th	805	66.8%
2024	58.81	340^th	822	58.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Edgewood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	42.74	480^th	751	36.1%
2019	61.36	356^th	781	54.4%
2021	48.41	430^th	775	44.5%
2022	43.05	503^rd	794	36.6%
2023	48.68	481^st	813	40.8%
2024	56.78	386^th	798	51.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Edgewood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	43.37	279^th	550	49.3%
2019	54.12	237^th	628	62.3%
2021	72.20	82^nd	596	86.2%
2022	41.90	300^th	606	50.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Edgewood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	61.27	205^th	538	61.9%
2021	69.36	79^th	349	77.4%
2022	64.64	118^th	312	62.2%
2023	69.96	69^th	308	77.6%
2024	63.92	117^th	280	58.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Edgewood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	47.01	404^th	763	47.1%
2019	54.82	415^th	792	47.6%
2021	42.12	483^rd	778	37.9%
2022	50.29	437^th	808	45.9%
2023	58.93	366^th	819	55.3%
2024	59.75	361^st	816	55.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edgewood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	72.96	60^th	260	76.9%
2024	49.17	149^th	273	45.4%

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Rank History for White students at Edgewood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	37.09	459^th	718	36.1%
2019	52.31	404^th	739	45.3%
2021	40.55	453^rd	727	37.7%
2022	40.65	483^rd	749	35.5%
2023	50.42	407^th	756	46.2%
2024	54.28	385^th	754	48.9%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edgewood High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	861	11	9	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	888
1989	770	9	10	15	7	n/a	n/a	0	811
1990	735	8	11	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	772
1991	760	12	9	11	6	n/a	n/a	0	798
1992	723	5	16	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	750
1993	707	5	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
1994	731	5	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
1995	741	6	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	760
1996	741	6	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	760
1997	746	5	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	766
1998	691	6	11	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	721
1999	684	10	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	710
2000	688	6	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	710
2001	696	7	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
2002	707	8	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	6	730
2003	707	8	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	6	730
2004	722	11	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	8	753
2005	719	15	7	8	1	n/a	n/a	9	759
2006	750	15	10	11	1	n/a	n/a	8	795
2007	758	18	9	11	2	n/a	n/a	9	807
2008	741	17	7	12	2	n/a	n/a	7	786
2009	690	16	9	11	1	n/a	n/a	12	739
2010	610	15	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	14	649
2011	550	13	6	7	0	1	17	0	594
2012	535	10	5	5	0	1	18	0	574
2013	535	14	5	9	0	2	16	0	581
2014	518	14	6	11	1	2	20	0	572
2015	484	13	8	13	2	2	22	0	544
2016	473	8	5	15	1	2	29	0	533
2017	444	4	3	18	1	1	29	0	500
2018	429	3	3	22	1	1	21	0	480
2019	452	5	2	24	0	2	26	0	511
2020	454	4	2	28	0	1	30	0	519
2021	440	6	4	24	0	2	30	0	506
2022	429	7	3	29	0	1	34	0	503
2023	435	7	2	34	0	0	32	0	510
2024	402	13	1	41	0	0	36	0	493

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 Edgewood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	888	36.0	24.6	0
1989	811	36.0	22.5	n/a
1990	772	35.5	21.7	n/a
1991	798	34.7	22.9	n/a
1992	750	33.5	22.3	11.7
1993	730	33.5	21.8	11.8
1994	751	35.5	21.2	9.1
1995	760	33.0	23.0	8.8
1996	760	33.0	23.0	8.8
1997	766	34.9	21.9	8.6
1998	721	35.5	20.3	9
1999	710	35.2	20.2	13.1
2000	710	37.3	19.0	12.4
2001	712	41.0	17.4	15
2002	730	43.0	17.0	23.1
2003	730	43.0	17.0	23.1
2004	753	47.8	15.8	27.2
2005	759	45.0	16.9	28.7
2006	795	42.0	18.9	30.1
2007	807	39.0	20.7	39.3
2008	786	36.5	21.5	n/a
2009	739	35.0	21.1	38
2010	649	35.5	18.2	45.8
2011	594	35.2	16.8	50.5
2012	574	32.9	17.4	51.4
2013	581	32.1	18.0	46.3
2014	572	33.5	17.0	51.4
2015	544	n/a	n/a	47.8
2016	533	29.0	18.3	48.8
2017	500	31.1	16.0	53.6
2018	480	30.5	15.7	46.7
2019	511	30.2	16.9	47.2
2020	519	27.5	18.8	45.7
2021	506	26.5	19.0	n/a
2022	503	27.5	18.2	n/a
2023	510	26.5	19.2	42
2024	493	30.0	16.4	60.4

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 Edgewood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	888	36.0	24.6	0
1989	811	36.0	22.5	n/a
1990	772	35.5	21.7	n/a
1991	798	34.7	22.9	n/a
1992	750	33.5	22.3	11.7
1993	730	33.5	21.8	11.8
1994	751	35.5	21.2	9.1
1995	760	33.0	23.0	8.8
1996	760	33.0	23.0	8.8
1997	766	34.9	21.9	8.6
1998	721	35.5	20.3	9
1999	710	35.2	20.2	13.1
2000	710	37.3	19.0	12.4
2001	712	41.0	17.4	15
2002	730	43.0	17.0	23.1
2003	730	43.0	17.0	23.1
2004	753	47.8	15.8	27.2
2005	759	45.0	16.9	28.7
2006	795	42.0	18.9	30.1
2007	807	39.0	20.7	39.3
2008	786	36.5	21.5	n/a
2009	739	35.0	21.1	38
2010	649	35.5	18.2	45.8
2011	594	35.2	16.8	50.5
2012	574	32.9	17.4	51.4
2013	581	32.1	18.0	46.3
2014	572	33.5	17.0	51.4
2015	544	n/a	n/a	47.8
2016	533	29.0	18.3	48.8
2017	500	31.1	16.0	53.6
2018	480	30.5	15.7	46.7
2019	511	30.2	16.9	47.2
2020	519	27.5	18.8	45.7
2021	506	26.5	19.0	n/a
2022	503	27.5	18.2	n/a
2023	510	26.5	19.2	42
2024	493	30.0	16.4	60.4

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 Edgewood High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,778
2022	$10,587
2023	$11,027
2024	$11,614

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgewood High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 373^rd of 836 High schools	Ranks 419^th of 867 High schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Edgewood High School)	85.4	80.6	4.8%
End of Course American Government (Buckeye Local)	85.4	80.6	4.8%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Edgewood High School)	86.3	76.8	9.5%
End of Course American History (Buckeye Local)	86.3	76.8	9.5%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Edgewood High School)	82.4	65.5	16.9%
End of Course Biology (Buckeye Local)	82.4	65.5	16.9%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Edgewood High School)	74.4	56.6	17.8%
End of Course English II (Buckeye Local)	74.4	56.6	17.8%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Edgewood High School)	53.3	37	16.3%
End of Course Geometry (Buckeye Local)	53.7	37	16.7%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Edgewood High School)	42.9	54.1	11.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Buckeye Local)	51.7	59.2	7.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	511	510	0.2%
African American	5	7	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	24	34	41.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	452	435	3.8%
Two or More Races	26	32	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.2%	42%	5.2%

Schools Near Edgewood High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Edgewood High School	Public	9-12	2428 Blake Rd	Ashtabula	44004	Ashtabula County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 997-5301	493	30	16.4	60.4%	402 (81.5%)	13 (2.6%)	41 (8.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	56.4	381^st of 864 public high schools	55.9%		53.8	419^th of 867 public high schools	51.7%	38	70.9	76.0	66.7	70.4	45.0	53.0	$11,614
Lakeside High School	Public	8-12	6600 Sanborn Rd	Ashtabula	44004	Ashtabula County	Ashtabula Area City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 993-2522	848	39	21.7		497 (58.6%)	54 (6.4%)	186 (21.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (12.5%)	20	670^th of 864 public high schools	22.5%		23	656^th of 867 public high schools	24.3%	14	60.0	46.0	43.0	33.8	12.6	28.1	$11,071
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus	Public	6-12	1565 State Route 167	Jefferson	44047	Ashtabula County	Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 576-6015	599	55	10.8	67.4%	527 (88.0%)	10 (1.7%)	35 (5.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Conneaut High School	Public	8-12	381 Mill St	Conneaut	44030	Ashtabula County	Conneaut Area City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 593-7210	396	27	14.9	84.3%	350 (88.4%)	6 (1.5%)	21 (5.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	42.7	527^th of 864 public high schools	39.0%		39.2	568^th of 867 public high schools	34.5%	41	70.3	67.2	62.6	58.3	32.0	28.4	$11,486
Jefferson Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	207 W Mulberry St	Jefferson	44047	Ashtabula County	Jefferson Area Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 576-4731	427	18	23.6	61.1%	381 (89.2%)	6 (1.4%)	19 (4.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)	62.6	296^th of 864 public high schools	65.7%		59.9	342^nd of 867 public high schools	60.6%	46	80.0	74.6	73.2	69.2	43.1	68.3	$9,245
Geneva High School	Public	8-12	1301 S Ridge Rd E	Geneva	44041	Ashtabula County	Geneva Area City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 466-4831	649	33	19.5	60.7%	575 (88.6%)	8 (1.2%)	40 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.5%)	63.3	289^th of 864 public high schools	66.6%		60.8	330^th of 867 public high schools	61.9%	41	71.6	79.8	75.4	70.5	66.2	50.0	$10,894
Madison High School	Public	9-12	3100 Burns Rd	Madison	44057	Lake County	Madison Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 428-2161	818	41	19.8	42.5%	698 (85.3%)	5 (0.6%)	56 (6.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (6.4%)	53.2	423^rd of 864 public high schools	51.0%		60.7	331^st of 867 public high schools	61.8%	92	70.9	77.9	66.2	60.8	46.7	45.9	$9,938

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