Talawanda High School

Summary:

Talawanda High School is a public high school located in Oxford, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 956 students. The school consistently ranks among the top 25-30% of Ohio high schools, with strong academic performance and graduation rates that exceed the state averages.

Talawanda High School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests that surpass the state averages across all subject areas, including a 14.7 percentage point higher rate in American Government compared to the state average. The school's graduation rates have remained consistently high, ranging from 92.7% to 98.1% over the past few years. Talawanda High School's performance is especially strong for female students, gifted and talented students, and special education students, ranking in the top 25-30% of Ohio high schools in these subgroups. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students and disabled students is relatively lower, ranking in the middle to lower third of Ohio high schools in these subgroups.

Compared to the nearby D. Russel Lee Career-Technology Center and Butler Technical School of the Arts, both part of the Butler Technology & Career Development Schools district, Talawanda High School's academic performance and graduation rates are significantly stronger. However, the nearby career-focused schools have a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students compared to Talawanda High School. Additionally, the school's increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.6% in 2019-2020 to 26.4% in 2022-2023, is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5301 University Park Blvd
       Oxford, OH  45056-2619


(513) 273-3200

District: Talawanda City

SchoolDigger Rank:
242nd of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Talawanda High School:

Elementary:    Bogan Elementary
    Kramer Elementary School
    Maude Marshall Elementary School
Middle:    Talawanda Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  956

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.1% Help


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Compare Details Talawanda High School ranks better than 72% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.83. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Talawanda 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:

Talawanda High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Talawanda High School 242nd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Talawanda High School in the ranking list.)

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Talawanda City:

SchoolDigger ranks Talawanda City 343rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Talawanda High School

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Rank History for all students at Talawanda High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.45 591st 681 13.2%
2005 66.45 249th 689 63.9%
2006 64.12 267th 696 61.6%
2007 66.35 258th 756 65.9%
2008 68.49 226th 767 70.5%
2009 66.90 277th 791 65.0%
2010 74.71 137th 819 83.3%
2011 68.74 259th 818 68.3%
2012 68.52 269th 832 67.7%
2013 63.82 323rd 767 57.9%
2014 60.81 378th 769 50.8%
2015 63.97 268th 778 65.6%
2016 65.95 209th 784 73.3%
2017 57.36 311th 773 59.8%
2018 63.28 268th 800 66.5%
2019 68.00 210th 836 74.9%
2021 70.25 171st 819 79.1%
2022 67.66 217th 836 74.0%
2023 66.38 253rd 867 70.8%
2024 66.83 242nd 864 72.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Talawanda High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.84 22nd 208 89.4%
2022 54.08 103rd 222 53.6%
2023 47.39 134th 239 43.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Talawanda High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.93 218th 614 64.5%
2024 57.44 167th 598 72.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Talawanda High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.95 213th 758 71.9%
2019 60.47 317th 779 59.3%
2021 69.38 158th 763 79.3%
2022 46.74 449th 773 41.9%
2023 58.14 337th 805 58.1%
2024 65.52 262nd 822 68.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Talawanda High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.29 262nd 751 65.1%
2019 77.52 130th 781 83.4%
2021 75.35 141st 775 81.8%
2022 69.63 224th 794 71.8%
2023 70.39 238th 813 70.7%
2024 70.47 224th 798 71.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Talawanda High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.51 300th 550 45.5%
2019 36.66 390th 628 37.9%
2021 48.25 264th 596 55.7%
2022 48.44 240th 606 60.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Talawanda High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.68 156th 538 71.0%
2021 76.70 30th 349 91.4%
2022 78.37 17th 312 94.6%
2023 67.93 93rd 308 69.8%
2024 75.99 33rd 280 88.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Talawanda High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.46 225th 763 70.5%
2019 65.89 277th 792 65.0%
2021 70.91 187th 778 76.0%
2022 72.06 199th 808 75.4%
2023 68.90 247th 819 69.8%
2024 70.17 244th 816 70.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Talawanda High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.37 100th 270 63.0%
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Rank History for White students at Talawanda High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.29 285th 718 60.3%
2019 67.56 230th 739 68.9%
2021 69.05 189th 727 74.0%
2022 66.54 242nd 749 67.7%
2023 64.99 279th 756 63.1%
2024 65.10 267th 754 64.6%
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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 Talawanda High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1122 44 22 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1191
1989 1116 46 22 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1190
1990 1036 46 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1100
1991 1021 38 13 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1078
1992 981 34 13 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1032
1993 972 21 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1994 1009 27 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1041
1995 1096 26 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1136
1996 1096 26 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1136
1997 1155 35 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1209
1998 1118 42 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1177
1999 1063 36 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1114
2000 1057 35 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1108
2001 1067 28 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1116
2002 1057 26 14 4 0 n/a n/a 10 1111
2003 1057 26 14 4 0 n/a n/a 10 1111
2004 1045 31 11 4 0 n/a n/a 11 1102
2005 1006 42 15 6 0 n/a n/a 7 1076
2006 1004 31 15 2 0 n/a n/a 9 1061
2007 1014 35 17 7 0 n/a n/a 9 1082
2008 999 26 16 8 2 n/a n/a 11 1062
2009 981 29 13 14 2 n/a n/a 19 1058
2010 818 21 14 10 1 n/a n/a 16 880
2011 843 14 15 12 1 1 20 0 906
2012 847 16 14 13 1 1 26 0 918
2013 835 20 14 10 1 2 25 0 907
2014 849 18 11 13 3 4 20 0 918
2015 839 18 15 10 0 4 17 0 903
2016 870 14 21 14 0 2 21 0 942
2017 900 16 20 17 1 3 25 0 982
2018 848 16 27 20 1 1 30 0 943
2019 870 14 22 18 0 1 32 0 957
2020 842 11 23 19 1 2 30 0 928
2021 841 8 26 19 1 2 30 0 927
2022 833 12 25 29 1 2 36 0 938
2023 848 20 21 27 1 3 36 0 956

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 Talawanda High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1191 59.0 20.1 0
1989 1190 51.0 23.3 n/a
1990 1100 47.0 23.4 n/a
1991 1078 49.1 21.9 n/a
1992 1032 45.8 22.5 7
1993 1001 45.4 22.0 6
1994 1041 48.0 21.7 6.4
1995 1136 52.3 21.7 4.3
1996 1136 52.3 21.7 4.3
1997 1209 53.3 22.7 4.4
1998 1177 52.9 22.2 3.1
1999 1114 55.4 20.1 4.8
2000 1108 55.5 20.0 6.1
2001 1116 50.7 22.0 7.2
2002 1111 70.4 15.8 10.7
2003 1111 70.4 15.8 10.7
2004 1102 60.4 18.2 11.5
2005 1076 60.4 17.8 19
2006 1061 61.4 17.3 13.5
2007 1082 56.5 19.2 19.9
2008 1062 58.0 18.3 n/a
2009 1058 60.0 17.6 19.9
2010 880 62.0 14.1 24.5
2011 906 61.0 14.8 37.1
2012 918 60.0 15.3 29.1
2013 907 58.0 15.6 32.9
2014 918 56.4 16.2 28
2015 903 n/a n/a 27.8
2016 942 54.0 17.4 29.2
2017 982 55.0 17.8 29.4
2018 943 54.0 17.4 32.4
2019 957 55.0 17.4 26.6
2020 928 54.0 17.1 27.8
2021 927 52.0 17.8 n/a
2022 938 50.0 18.7 n/a
2023 956 50.0 19.1 29.1

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 Talawanda High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1191 59.0 20.1 0
1989 1190 51.0 23.3 n/a
1990 1100 47.0 23.4 n/a
1991 1078 49.1 21.9 n/a
1992 1032 45.8 22.5 7
1993 1001 45.4 22.0 6
1994 1041 48.0 21.7 6.4
1995 1136 52.3 21.7 4.3
1996 1136 52.3 21.7 4.3
1997 1209 53.3 22.7 4.4
1998 1177 52.9 22.2 3.1
1999 1114 55.4 20.1 4.8
2000 1108 55.5 20.0 6.1
2001 1116 50.7 22.0 7.2
2002 1111 70.4 15.8 10.7
2003 1111 70.4 15.8 10.7
2004 1102 60.4 18.2 11.5
2005 1076 60.4 17.8 19
2006 1061 61.4 17.3 13.5
2007 1082 56.5 19.2 19.9
2008 1062 58.0 18.3 n/a
2009 1058 60.0 17.6 19.9
2010 880 62.0 14.1 24.5
2011 906 61.0 14.8 37.1
2012 918 60.0 15.3 29.1
2013 907 58.0 15.6 32.9
2014 918 56.4 16.2 28
2015 903 n/a n/a 27.8
2016 942 54.0 17.4 29.2
2017 982 55.0 17.8 29.4
2018 943 54.0 17.4 32.4
2019 957 55.0 17.4 26.6
2020 928 54.0 17.1 27.8
2021 927 52.0 17.8 n/a
2022 938 50.0 18.7 n/a
2023 956 50.0 19.1 29.1

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 Talawanda High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,184
2022 $12,702
2023 $13,477

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Talawanda High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 836 High schoolsRanks 253rd of 867 High schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Talawanda High School)75.881.2
 5.4%
   End of Course American Government (Talawanda City)75.881.2
 5.4%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Talawanda High School)89.979.9
 10%
   End of Course American History (Talawanda City)89.979.9
 10%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Talawanda High School)87.572.1
 15.4%
   End of Course Biology (Talawanda City)87.572.1
 15.4%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Talawanda High School)80.571.1
 9.4%
   End of Course English II (Talawanda City)80.571.1
 9.4%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Talawanda High School)67.453.8
 13.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Talawanda City)6954.2
 14.8%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Talawanda High School)67.865
 2.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Talawanda City)77.474.4
 3%
   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 Students957956
 0.1%
African American1420
 42.9%
American Indian01
Asian2221
 4.5%
Hispanic1827
 50%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White870848
 2.5%
Two or More Races3236
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.6%29.1%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Talawanda High School

Students at Talawanda High School are 89% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 956 students attended Talawanda High School.

Talawanda High School ranks 242nd of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Talawanda High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bogan Elementary
Elementary : Kramer Elementary School
Elementary : Maude Marshall Elementary School
Middle : Talawanda Middle School


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