Pickerington High School Central

Summary:

Pickerington High School Central is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pickerington, Ohio, part of the Pickerington Local School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted in recent years, currently at 42.98% White, 37.39% African American, 6.03% Hispanic, 6.31% Asian, and 6.97% two or more races.

Pickerington High School Central is a high-performing school, with consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 97.3% to 98.9% over the past five years, significantly exceeding the state average. The school's performance on Ohio State Tests is generally strong, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in subjects like American Government, American History, Biology, and English II. However, the school's performance in Geometry and Algebra I is relatively lower. Pickerington High School Central has also shown strong performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and English Language Learners, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups. Despite these strengths, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.7% in 2019-2020 to 40.4% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

Compared to the nearby Eastland Career Center, Pickerington High School Central has a more diverse student population, higher spending per student, and a higher student-teacher ratio. However, the available data does not provide a comprehensive comparison of academic performance or other key metrics between the two schools. Overall, Pickerington High School Central is a strong school with several strengths, but it also faces challenges that require continued monitoring and targeted interventions to address.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 300 Opportunity Way
       Pickerington, OH  43147-1296


(614) 833-3025

District: Pickerington Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Pickerington High School Central:

Elementary:    Heritage Elementary School
    Pickerington Elementary School
    Sycamore Creek Elementary School
Middle:    Diley Middle School
    Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  1,808

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
African American:
37.4%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Compare Details Pickerington High School Central ranks better than 54.2% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.15. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pickerington High School Central 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:

Pickerington High School Central:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickerington High School Central 396th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Pickerington High School Central in the ranking list.)

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Pickerington Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickerington Local 292nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pickerington High School Central

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Rank History for all students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.40 133rd 681 80.5%
2005 68.55 221st 689 67.9%
2006 74.43 150th 696 78.4%
2007 69.08 212th 756 72.0%
2008 67.74 237th 767 69.1%
2009 69.88 226th 791 71.4%
2010 65.49 318th 819 61.2%
2011 67.14 299th 818 63.4%
2012 67.12 303rd 832 63.6%
2013 54.76 482nd 767 37.2%
2014 67.82 250th 769 67.5%
2015 58.89 350th 778 55.0%
2016 56.23 364th 784 53.6%
2017 43.27 477th 773 38.3%
2018 53.31 408th 800 49.0%
2019 53.60 427th 836 48.9%
2021 51.84 393rd 819 52.0%
2022 57.43 352nd 836 57.9%
2023 56.56 381st 867 56.1%
2024 55.15 396th 864 54.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.71 88th 201 56.2%
2019 65.58 77th 208 63.0%
2021 66.44 64th 211 69.7%
2022 60.08 93rd 222 58.1%
2023 52.14 123rd 239 48.5%
2024 63.21 93rd 242 61.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.95 13th 100 87.0%
2019 60.17 36th 112 67.9%
2021 59.33 37th 119 68.9%
2022 39.92 61st 111 45.0%
2023 61.64 27th 107 74.8%
2024 55.57 36th 111 67.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.15 161st 614 73.8%
2024 53.02 203rd 598 66.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.93 392nd 758 48.3%
2019 55.39 390th 779 49.9%
2021 57.71 289th 763 62.1%
2022 58.13 318th 773 58.9%
2023 57.63 342nd 805 57.5%
2024 52.31 416th 822 49.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.43 345th 751 54.1%
2019 53.51 465th 781 40.5%
2021 63.45 268th 775 65.4%
2022 63.06 301st 794 62.1%
2023 60.74 355th 813 56.3%
2024 59.81 353rd 798 55.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.08 206th 550 62.5%
2019 43.08 334th 628 46.8%
2021 64.16 132nd 596 77.9%
2022 49.17 231st 606 61.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.47 407th 538 24.3%
2019 28.94 243rd 272 10.7%
2021 54.99 176th 349 49.6%
2022 69.05 91st 312 70.8%
2023 54.06 184th 308 40.3%
2024 53.98 166th 280 40.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.22 378th 763 50.5%
2019 51.93 448th 792 43.4%
2021 57.00 335th 778 56.9%
2022 55.27 379th 808 53.1%
2023 56.07 390th 819 52.4%
2024 52.97 433rd 816 46.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.58 70th 87 19.5%
2019 17.78 66th 76 13.2%
2021 35.17 64th 84 23.8%
2022 30.93 66th 87 24.1%
2023 42.83 60th 86 30.2%
2024 31.74 63rd 78 19.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.11 61st 279 78.1%
2019 73.82 65th 303 78.5%
2021 74.76 45th 284 84.2%
2022 73.22 71st 306 76.8%
2023 75.97 61st 323 81.1%
2024 75.38 60th 318 81.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.34 85th 184 53.8%
2019 53.00 115th 207 44.4%
2021 59.92 90th 239 62.3%
2022 67.83 81st 260 68.8%
2023 68.61 77th 270 71.5%
2024 59.97 112th 273 59.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pickerington High School Central

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.44 217th 718 69.8%
2019 54.75 373rd 739 49.5%
2021 75.10 127th 727 82.5%
2022 74.52 158th 749 78.9%
2023 69.91 212th 756 72.0%
2024 67.62 238th 754 68.4%
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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 Pickerington High School Central

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1215 11 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1233
1989 1200 10 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1218
1990 1187 11 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1207
1991 1201 11 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1216
1992 1319 22 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1357
1993 1373 21 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1409
1994 1466 37 13 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1530
1995 1653 75 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1754
1996 1653 75 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1754
1997 1780 98 26 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1922
1998 1815 125 30 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1985
1999 1886 133 34 18 0 n/a n/a 0 2071
2000 1853 145 38 22 0 n/a n/a 0 2058
2001 1876 174 44 22 0 n/a n/a 0 2116
2002 2039 254 54 37 2 n/a n/a 34 2420
2003 2039 254 54 37 2 n/a n/a 34 2420
2004 966 152 18 21 0 n/a n/a 33 1190
2005 838 184 20 14 0 n/a n/a 38 1094
2006 909 236 24 14 1 n/a n/a 43 1227
2007 936 305 29 19 0 n/a n/a 57 1346
2008 1008 334 42 24 0 n/a n/a 68 1476
2009 1083 345 43 25 1 n/a n/a 80 1577
2010 1039 379 44 28 0 n/a n/a 89 1579
2011 1004 367 45 62 4 1 122 0 1605
2012 975 349 47 78 7 0 120 0 1576
2013 935 366 40 74 7 0 112 0 1534
2014 976 379 45 68 4 0 113 0 1585
2015 969 403 53 68 4 1 124 0 1622
2016 934 445 57 79 2 1 137 0 1655
2017 898 472 68 76 0 0 151 0 1665
2018 890 502 80 90 1 0 154 0 1717
2019 899 528 88 98 3 0 157 0 1773
2020 903 534 92 98 4 0 136 0 1767
2021 881 572 92 104 5 0 114 0 1768
2022 836 626 110 105 6 0 115 0 1798
2023 777 676 114 109 6 0 126 0 1808

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Pickerington High School Central

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1233 60.0 20.5 0
1989 1218 61.0 19.9 n/a
1990 1207 60.1 20.0 n/a
1991 1216 60.6 20.0 n/a
1992 1357 n/a n/a 0.9
1993 1409 74.9 18.8 0.6
1994 1530 83.9 18.2 0.7
1995 1754 96.5 18.2 0
1996 1754 96.5 18.2 0
1997 1922 105.2 18.3 0.9
1998 1985 102.6 19.3 0.8
1999 2071 108.8 19.0 1
2000 2058 114.6 18.0 1
2001 2116 118.0 17.9 1.5
2002 2420 135.5 17.9 4.9
2003 2420 135.5 17.9 4.9
2004 1190 69.2 17.2 6.6
2005 1094 66.6 16.4 9.8
2006 1227 74.8 16.4 9.5
2007 1346 84.5 15.9 13.8
2008 1476 87.8 16.8 n/a
2009 1577 92.6 17.0 17.1
2010 1579 90.2 17.5 20.6
2011 1605 91.2 17.5 22.9
2012 1576 86.7 18.1 24.1
2013 1534 77.7 19.7 26.9
2014 1585 82.0 19.3 26.5
2015 1622 n/a n/a 28.4
2016 1655 85.0 19.4 26.4
2017 1665 89.0 18.6 26.1
2018 1717 87.6 19.5 26.4
2019 1773 89.0 19.9 26.9
2020 1767 92.9 19.0 26.5
2021 1768 95.6 18.4 n/a
2022 1798 91.9 19.5 n/a
2023 1808 86.9 20.7 28.8

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 Pickerington High School Central

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1233 60.0 20.5 0
1989 1218 61.0 19.9 n/a
1990 1207 60.1 20.0 n/a
1991 1216 60.6 20.0 n/a
1992 1357 n/a n/a 0.9
1993 1409 74.9 18.8 0.6
1994 1530 83.9 18.2 0.7
1995 1754 96.5 18.2 0
1996 1754 96.5 18.2 0
1997 1922 105.2 18.3 0.9
1998 1985 102.6 19.3 0.8
1999 2071 108.8 19.0 1
2000 2058 114.6 18.0 1
2001 2116 118.0 17.9 1.5
2002 2420 135.5 17.9 4.9
2003 2420 135.5 17.9 4.9
2004 1190 69.2 17.2 6.6
2005 1094 66.6 16.4 9.8
2006 1227 74.8 16.4 9.5
2007 1346 84.5 15.9 13.8
2008 1476 87.8 16.8 n/a
2009 1577 92.6 17.0 17.1
2010 1579 90.2 17.5 20.6
2011 1605 91.2 17.5 22.9
2012 1576 86.7 18.1 24.1
2013 1534 77.7 19.7 26.9
2014 1585 82.0 19.3 26.5
2015 1622 n/a n/a 28.4
2016 1655 85.0 19.4 26.4
2017 1665 89.0 18.6 26.1
2018 1717 87.6 19.5 26.4
2019 1773 89.0 19.9 26.9
2020 1767 92.9 19.0 26.5
2021 1768 95.6 18.4 n/a
2022 1798 91.9 19.5 n/a
2023 1808 86.9 20.7 28.8

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 Pickerington High School Central

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,815
2022 $9,928
2023 $10,467

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pickerington High School Central

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 427th of 836 High schoolsRanks 381st of 867 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Pickerington High School Central)66.970.2
 3.3%
   End of Course American Government (Pickerington Local)72.370.4
 1.9%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Pickerington High School Central)79.267
 12.2%
   End of Course American History (Pickerington Local)80.267.3
 12.9%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Pickerington High School Central)82.475.9
 6.5%
   End of Course Biology (Pickerington Local)85.575.6
 9.9%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Pickerington High School Central)76.573.9
 2.6%
   End of Course English II (Pickerington Local)76.876.2
 0.6%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Pickerington High School Central)56.544.4
 12.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Pickerington Local)65.147
 18.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Pickerington High School Central)38.653.5
 14.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pickerington Local)67.665.1
 2.5%
   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 Students17731808
 2%
African American528676
 28%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian88114
 29.5%
Hispanic98109
 11.2%
Pacific Islander00
White899777
 13.6%
Two or More Races157126
 19.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.9%28.8%
 1.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,808 students attended Pickerington High School Central.

Pickerington High School Central ranks 396th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pickerington High School Central are 43% White, 37% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic.


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