Summary:
Canal Winchester High School is a public high school serving 1,181 students in grades 9-12 in Canal Winchester, Ohio, part of the Canal Winchester Local School District. The school has a diverse student population, with 57.49% White, 27.18% African American, 4.57% Hispanic, 3.98% Asian, and 6.6% two or more races.
Canal Winchester High School consistently performs above the state average on Ohio State Tests, with proficiency rates often higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rate in American Government was 74.4%, compared to the district's 74.2% and the state's 69.1%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.4% in 2021-2022 to 97.3% in 2023-2024, exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school's performance across different student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented students, is noteworthy, indicating a focus on equity and inclusion.
While Canal Winchester High School's academic excellence is commendable, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.4% in 2019-2020 to 37.0% in 2021-2022. The school's chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-2024 is 25.3%, which is higher than the state average but lower than the previous two years. Nearby Eastland Career Center has a similar racial demographic to Canal Winchester High School but a lower student-teacher ratio of 17.2, compared to Canal Winchester High School's 19.3. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to the fluctuations in chronic absenteeism will be crucial for the school's continued success in maintaining its academic excellence and equitable opportunities for its diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Canal Winchester Local
SchoolDigger Rank:
369th of 864 Ohio High Schools
Feeder schools for Canal Winchester High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3
Number of students: 1,181
Racial breakdown:
White:
57.5%
African American:
27.2%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Hispanic:
4.6%
Asian:
4.0%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33%
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