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Arcanum High School

Summary:

Arcanum High School is a public high school located in Arcanum, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 349. The school is part of the Arcanum-Butler Local District, which is ranked 100 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arcanum High School consistently performs well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in subjects like American Government (80.7%), Biology (82%), and Algebra I (75.3%) in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance exceeds the state and district averages in these areas. Additionally, Arcanum High School has maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, reaching 100% in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Northmont High School and Covington High School. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.5% in 2019-2020 to 14.6% in 2021-2022, which is lower than the chronic absenteeism rates of many nearby schools.

While Arcanum High School's academic performance and graduation rates are impressive, the school's student population is less diverse compared to nearby schools. For example, Northmont High School, located 13.74 miles away, has a student body that is 60.34% white, 25.93% African American, and 7.26% two or more races. In contrast, Arcanum High School has a predominantly white student population, with 95.7% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Arcanum High School has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 74.79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 34.2% at Northmont High School and 54.78% at Brookville High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2011 Trojan Ave
       Arcanum, OH  45304-1381

(937) 692-5174

District: Arcanum-Butler Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,664 Help


Feeder schools for Arcanum High School:

Elementary:    Arcanum Elementary School
Middle:    Butler Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Two or more races:
1.9%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arcanum High School ranks better than 78% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.34. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Arcanum High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), two or more races (1.9%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arcanum High School is 22.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arcanum High School is $12,664.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arcanum High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcanum High School 190th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Arcanum High School in the ranking list.)

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Arcanum-Butler Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcanum-Butler Local 100th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arcanum High School

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Rank History for all students at Arcanum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.62 131st 681 80.8%
2005 81.86 75th 689 89.1%
2006 76.93 119th 696 82.9%
2007 76.02 99th 756 86.9%
2008 74.44 132nd 767 82.8%
2009 69.87 227th 791 71.3%
2010 67.05 278th 819 66.1%
2011 64.94 338th 818 58.7%
2012 60.04 459th 832 44.8%
2013 60.35 390th 767 49.2%
2014 65.44 303rd 769 60.6%
2015 67.26 217th 778 72.1%
2016 58.15 332nd 784 57.7%
2017 60.88 266th 773 65.6%
2018 65.58 229th 800 71.4%
2019 69.83 185th 836 77.9%
2021 73.48 128th 819 84.4%
2022 68.81 201st 836 76.0%
2023 72.50 158th 867 81.8%
2024 70.34 190th 864 78.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arcanum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.91 269th 758 64.5%
2019 60.10 321st 779 58.8%
2021 79.81 62nd 763 91.9%
2023 70.51 171st 805 78.8%
2024 78.72 101st 822 87.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Arcanum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.87 165th 751 78.0%
2019 74.02 168th 781 78.5%
2021 76.15 137th 775 82.3%
2022 69.84 221st 794 72.2%
2023 75.88 161st 813 80.2%
2024 66.56 271st 798 66.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Arcanum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.97 140th 550 74.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Arcanum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.61 214th 538 60.2%
2021 74.52 40th 349 88.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Arcanum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.78 202nd 763 73.5%
2019 70.33 218th 792 72.5%
2021 76.81 120th 778 84.6%
2022 74.22 171st 808 78.8%
2023 76.12 173rd 819 78.9%
2024 80.83 113th 816 86.2%
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Rank History for White students at Arcanum High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.40 226th 718 68.5%
2019 64.03 273rd 739 63.1%
2021 74.17 136th 727 81.3%
2022 67.66 229th 749 69.4%
2023 71.89 192nd 756 74.6%
2024 70.59 211th 754 72.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Arcanum High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 425 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1989 391 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1990 375 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1991 356 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1992 350 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1993 350 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1994 350 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 383 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 383 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 369 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 365 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1999 363 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2000 360 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 368 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2002 369 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 372
2003 369 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 372
2004 365 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 368
2005 375 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 379
2006 365 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 370
2007 340 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 344
2008 325 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 330
2009 317 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 322
2010 232 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 5 238
2011 248 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 255
2012 236 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 242
2013 262 2 1 2 0 0 4 0 271
2014 280 2 3 6 0 0 7 0 298
2015 292 1 3 1 0 1 6 0 304
2016 309 1 3 4 0 1 10 0 328
2017 333 1 2 3 0 2 13 0 354
2018 357 2 0 4 0 2 9 0 374
2019 372 2 0 4 0 0 9 0 387
2020 375 1 0 2 0 0 8 0 386
2021 324 1 1 1 0 0 5 0 332
2022 342 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 349
2023 334 0 3 4 0 0 8 0 349
2024 353 2 3 3 0 0 7 0 368

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 Arcanum High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 25.0 17.0 0
1989 394 25.0 15.7 n/a
1990 377 24.6 15.3 n/a
1991 356 24.7 14.4 n/a
1992 350 22.0 15.9 24.9
1993 351 22.0 16.0 25.9
1994 353 22.0 16.0 23.2
1995 387 23.0 16.8 22.2
1996 387 23.0 16.8 22.2
1997 372 30.0 12.4 19.6
1998 369 22.0 16.8 19.8
1999 368 21.0 17.5 30.7
2000 364 24.0 15.2 25.8
2001 371 24.0 15.5 25.9
2002 372 23.0 16.2 24.6
2003 372 23.0 16.2 24.6
2004 368 23.0 16.0 31.1
2005 379 23.0 16.5 25.7
2006 370 22.2 16.7 28.5
2007 344 24.0 14.3 30.6
2008 330 21.4 15.4 n/a
2009 322 19.4 16.6 47
2010 238 19.8 11.9 65.7
2011 255 19.8 12.8 62
2012 242 19.8 12.1 98.8
2013 271 19.8 13.6 98.9
2014 298 18.8 15.7 99
2015 304 n/a n/a 99.3
2016 328 21.0 15.6 99.1
2017 354 20.8 16.9 83.9
2018 374 18.8 19.8 82.1
2019 387 19.5 19.7 61
2020 386 19.9 19.3 66.1
2021 332 20.2 16.3 n/a
2022 349 19.0 18.3 n/a
2023 349 18.2 19.1 74.8
2024 368 16.5 22.2 97.6

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 Arcanum High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 25.0 17.0 0
1989 394 25.0 15.7 n/a
1990 377 24.6 15.3 n/a
1991 356 24.7 14.4 n/a
1992 350 22.0 15.9 24.9
1993 351 22.0 16.0 25.9
1994 353 22.0 16.0 23.2
1995 387 23.0 16.8 22.2
1996 387 23.0 16.8 22.2
1997 372 30.0 12.4 19.6
1998 369 22.0 16.8 19.8
1999 368 21.0 17.5 30.7
2000 364 24.0 15.2 25.8
2001 371 24.0 15.5 25.9
2002 372 23.0 16.2 24.6
2003 372 23.0 16.2 24.6
2004 368 23.0 16.0 31.1
2005 379 23.0 16.5 25.7
2006 370 22.2 16.7 28.5
2007 344 24.0 14.3 30.6
2008 330 21.4 15.4 n/a
2009 322 19.4 16.6 47
2010 238 19.8 11.9 65.7
2011 255 19.8 12.8 62
2012 242 19.8 12.1 98.8
2013 271 19.8 13.6 98.9
2014 298 18.8 15.7 99
2015 304 n/a n/a 99.3
2016 328 21.0 15.6 99.1
2017 354 20.8 16.9 83.9
2018 374 18.8 19.8 82.1
2019 387 19.5 19.7 61
2020 386 19.9 19.3 66.1
2021 332 20.2 16.3 n/a
2022 349 19.0 18.3 n/a
2023 349 18.2 19.1 74.8
2024 368 16.5 22.2 97.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arcanum High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,961
2022 $13,133
2023 $13,014
2024 $12,664

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arcanum High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 185th of 836 High schoolsRanks 158th of 867 High schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Arcanum High School)75.378.7
 3.4%
   End of Course American Government (Arcanum-Butler Local)74.477.6
 3.2%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Arcanum High School)94.486.2
 8.2%
   End of Course American History (Arcanum-Butler Local)94.485.2
 9.2%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Arcanum High School)9181.4
 9.6%
   End of Course Biology (Arcanum-Butler Local)9180.5
 10.5%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Arcanum High School)82.477.9
 4.5%
   End of Course English II (Arcanum-Butler Local)82.477
 5.4%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Arcanum High School)62.869.1
 6.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Arcanum-Butler Local)62.869.1
 6.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Arcanum High School)69.159.7
 9.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Arcanum-Butler Local)77.872.5
 5.3%
   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 Students387349
 9.8%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White372334
 10.2%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%74.8%
 13.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arcanum High School

Arcanum High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arcanum Elementary School
Middle : Butler Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 368 students attended Arcanum High School.

Students at Arcanum High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

Arcanum High School ranks 190th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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