Olentangy High School

Summary:

Olentangy High School is a public high school located in Lewis Center, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,688. As part of the Olentangy Local School District, which is ranked 49th out of 839 districts in Ohio, Olentangy High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state.

Olentangy High School's key strengths include its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on Ohio State Tests, and its impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.8% to 98.9% over the past 5 years. The school also stands out for its racial diversity, with a significant Asian (17.71%) and multi-racial (4.92%) student population, and its high rankings for student subgroups, including Asian students (ranked 8th), African American students (ranked 10th), multi-racial students (ranked 6th), and students with disabilities (ranked 6th) in the state. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.7% in 2019-2020 to 20.5% in 2021-2022, which may require further investigation and intervention.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Olentangy Liberty High School and Orange High School, Olentangy High School outperforms them in academic performance and student group rankings, though these nearby schools also demonstrate strong academic results. Additionally, Olentangy High School's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (6.16%) suggests a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to the school's success but also raises questions about equity and access for students from lower-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 675 Lewis Center Rd
       Lewis Center, OH  43035-9049


(740) 657-4100

District: Olentangy Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Olentangy High School:

Elementary:    Glen Oak Elementary School
    Heritage Elementary School
    Wyandot Run Elementary School
Middle:    Olentangy Shanahan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  1,688

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
Asian:
17.7%
African American:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.2% Help


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Compare Details Olentangy High School ranks better than 95.8% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Olentangy 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Olentangy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Olentangy High School 36th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Olentangy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Olentangy Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Olentangy Local 49th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Olentangy High School

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Rank History for all students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.52 33rd 681 95.2%
2005 80.21 93rd 689 86.5%
2006 77.41 108th 696 84.5%
2007 71.38 172nd 756 77.2%
2008 76.50 95th 767 87.6%
2009 79.10 58th 791 92.7%
2010 78.86 72nd 819 91.2%
2011 78.48 63rd 818 92.3%
2012 79.24 40th 832 95.2%
2013 81.07 26th 767 96.6%
2014 82.54 14th 769 98.2%
2015 82.39 19th 778 97.6%
2016 82.76 30th 784 96.2%
2017 82.54 48th 773 93.8%
2018 82.68 29th 800 96.4%
2019 84.57 21st 836 97.5%
2021 86.38 24th 819 97.1%
2022 85.01 29th 836 96.5%
2023 83.48 50th 867 94.2%
2024 85.71 36th 864 95.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.54 17th 201 91.5%
2019 78.45 40th 208 80.8%
2021 87.87 20th 211 90.5%
2022 92.22 10th 222 95.5%
2023 85.43 17th 239 92.9%
2024 93.09 6th 242 97.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.92 22nd 111 80.2%
2024 93.13 5th 111 95.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.19 16th 614 97.4%
2024 93.92 18th 598 97.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.16 23rd 758 97.0%
2019 87.65 29th 779 96.3%
2021 86.60 33rd 763 95.7%
2022 90.73 19th 773 97.5%
2023 83.85 56th 805 93.0%
2024 82.09 75th 822 90.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.61 19th 751 97.5%
2019 87.10 26th 781 96.7%
2021 89.09 16th 775 97.9%
2022 87.31 35th 794 95.6%
2023 87.71 36th 813 95.6%
2024 89.98 19th 798 97.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.46 21st 550 96.2%
2019 96.85 13th 628 97.9%
2021 97.84 7th 596 98.8%
2022 98.30 6th 606 99.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.11 217th 538 59.7%
2019 74.88 32nd 272 88.2%
2021 79.08 11th 349 96.8%
2022 75.45 41st 312 86.9%
2023 75.70 28th 308 90.9%
2024 80.38 8th 280 97.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.37 40th 763 94.8%
2019 91.13 15th 792 98.1%
2021 90.81 15th 778 98.1%
2022 90.24 25th 808 96.9%
2023 87.38 55th 819 93.3%
2024 89.88 32nd 816 96.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.35 10th 87 88.5%
2019 80.72 9th 76 88.2%
2021 79.43 12th 84 85.7%
2022 75.31 26th 87 70.1%
2023 84.21 7th 86 91.9%
2024 82.14 8th 78 89.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.57 32nd 279 88.5%
2019 93.28 14th 303 95.4%
2021 97.17 3rd 284 98.9%
2022 91.78 13th 306 95.8%
2023 93.10 11th 323 96.6%
2024 93.58 10th 318 96.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.79 11th 184 94.0%
2019 87.87 13th 207 93.7%
2021 89.54 14th 239 94.1%
2022 88.20 19th 260 92.7%
2023 80.12 44th 270 83.7%
2024 73.12 62nd 273 77.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Olentangy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.78 32nd 718 95.5%
2019 90.59 12th 739 98.4%
2021 88.67 31st 727 95.7%
2022 88.29 34th 749 95.5%
2023 86.44 56th 756 92.6%
2024 90.32 23rd 754 96.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for White Students!

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 Olentangy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 511 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 519
1989 511 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1990 501 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1991 577 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1992 603 3 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 616
1993 620 5 4 4 5 n/a n/a 0 638
1994 664 6 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 681
1995 834 10 6 2 4 n/a n/a 0 856
1996 834 10 6 2 4 n/a n/a 0 856
1997 951 11 8 8 5 n/a n/a 0 983
1998 1043 8 18 4 5 n/a n/a 0 1078
1999 1107 17 23 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1151
2000 1230 24 24 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1280
2001 1348 33 27 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1418
2002 1562 59 38 10 2 n/a n/a 21 1692
2003 1562 59 38 10 2 n/a n/a 21 1692
2004 1064 66 29 15 1 n/a n/a 26 1201
2005 949 66 35 20 2 n/a n/a 34 1106
2006 1087 74 49 19 2 n/a n/a 45 1276
2007 1215 93 69 20 1 n/a n/a 55 1453
2008 1356 109 77 42 2 n/a n/a 68 1654
2009 968 67 50 27 1 n/a n/a 39 1152
2010 917 54 48 23 2 n/a n/a 36 1080
2011 990 55 60 25 2 0 36 0 1168
2012 1072 58 62 24 1 0 44 0 1261
2013 1157 61 80 28 1 0 43 0 1370
2014 1232 50 92 35 1 0 46 0 1456
2015 1333 57 114 36 0 1 55 0 1596
2016 1428 57 141 34 0 0 60 0 1720
2017 1511 70 144 33 0 1 76 0 1835
2018 1615 79 163 35 0 0 68 0 1960
2019 1133 70 153 37 1 1 54 0 1449
2020 1043 63 176 40 2 1 65 0 1390
2021 1105 68 223 51 2 1 77 0 1527
2022 1163 79 264 58 4 1 80 0 1649
2023 1153 89 299 58 5 1 83 0 1688

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 Olentangy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 33.0 15.7 0
1989 515 33.0 15.6 n/a
1990 509 35.2 14.4 n/a
1991 582 37.6 15.4 n/a
1992 616 46.0 13.3 1.5
1993 638 40.0 16.0 3.1
1994 681 48.0 14.2 2.5
1995 856 64.0 13.4 2
1996 856 64.0 13.4 2
1997 983 70.5 13.9 1.8
1998 1078 77.3 13.9 2.4
1999 1151 79.3 14.5 3.2
2000 1280 86.4 14.8 4
2001 1418 92.0 15.4 2.6
2002 1692 106.9 15.8 4.4
2003 1692 106.9 15.8 4.4
2004 1201 71.3 16.8 6
2005 1106 69.7 15.9 6.6
2006 1276 78.5 16.3 9.7
2007 1453 92.3 15.7 8.7
2008 1654 99.2 16.7 n/a
2009 1152 79.4 14.5 9.2
2010 1080 72.9 14.8 9.7
2011 1168 72.6 16.0 7.8
2012 1261 70.5 17.8 9
2013 1370 74.9 18.2 7.9
2014 1456 83.0 17.5 7.3
2015 1596 n/a n/a 6.3
2016 1720 84.0 20.4 7.1
2017 1835 85.1 21.5 6.3
2018 1960 90.1 21.7 4.7
2019 1449 71.4 20.2 6.1
2020 1390 67.7 20.5 6
2021 1527 78.9 19.3 n/a
2022 1649 83.2 19.8 n/a
2023 1688 82.1 20.5 6.2

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 Olentangy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 33.0 15.7 0
1989 515 33.0 15.6 n/a
1990 509 35.2 14.4 n/a
1991 582 37.6 15.4 n/a
1992 616 46.0 13.3 1.5
1993 638 40.0 16.0 3.1
1994 681 48.0 14.2 2.5
1995 856 64.0 13.4 2
1996 856 64.0 13.4 2
1997 983 70.5 13.9 1.8
1998 1078 77.3 13.9 2.4
1999 1151 79.3 14.5 3.2
2000 1280 86.4 14.8 4
2001 1418 92.0 15.4 2.6
2002 1692 106.9 15.8 4.4
2003 1692 106.9 15.8 4.4
2004 1201 71.3 16.8 6
2005 1106 69.7 15.9 6.6
2006 1276 78.5 16.3 9.7
2007 1453 92.3 15.7 8.7
2008 1654 99.2 16.7 n/a
2009 1152 79.4 14.5 9.2
2010 1080 72.9 14.8 9.7
2011 1168 72.6 16.0 7.8
2012 1261 70.5 17.8 9
2013 1370 74.9 18.2 7.9
2014 1456 83.0 17.5 7.3
2015 1596 n/a n/a 6.3
2016 1720 84.0 20.4 7.1
2017 1835 85.1 21.5 6.3
2018 1960 90.1 21.7 4.7
2019 1449 71.4 20.2 6.1
2020 1390 67.7 20.5 6
2021 1527 78.9 19.3 n/a
2022 1649 83.2 19.8 n/a
2023 1688 82.1 20.5 6.2

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 Olentangy High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,309
2022 $11,589
2023 $11,426

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Olentangy High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 21st of 836 High schoolsRanks 50th of 867 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Olentangy High School)94.191.3
 2.8%
   End of Course American Government (Olentangy Local)93.590.4
 3.1%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Olentangy High School)94.285.8
 8.4%
   End of Course American History (Olentangy Local)94.688.3
 6.3%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Olentangy High School)98.289
 9.2%
   End of Course Biology (Olentangy Local)95.290.1
 5.1%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Olentangy High School)92.988.6
 4.3%
   End of Course English II (Olentangy Local)89.286.3
 2.9%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Olentangy High School)89.178.7
 10.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Olentangy Local)84.278.9
 5.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Olentangy High School)85.479.2
 6.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Olentangy Local)88.987.1
 1.8%
   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 Students14491688
 16.5%
African American7089
 27.1%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian153299
 95.4%
Hispanic3758
 56.8%
Pacific Islander11
White11331153
 1.8%
Two or More Races5483
 53.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.1%6.2%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Olentangy High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,688 students attended Olentangy High School.

Yes! Olentangy High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 36th of 864 Ohio high schools.

Students at Olentangy High School are 68% White, 18% Asian, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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