Summary:
New Albany High School is a public high school serving around 1,630 students in grades 9-12 in New Albany, Ohio, which is part of the Licking Heights Local school district. This exemplary school has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Ohio, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
New Albany High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming state and local district averages on Ohio state tests across various subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 93.4% proficiency in American Government, compared to the state average of 69.1%. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.7% to 98.8% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. While the student population is predominantly white, the school has a relatively diverse student body, with significant percentages of African American, Asian, and multi-racial students. New Albany High School excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking among the top Ohio high schools for Asian, African American, Hispanic, multi-racial, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Military Connected students.
When compared to nearby high schools, such as those in the Columbus City Schools and Westerville City districts, New Albany High School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student group performance. While the school is a high-performing institution, the slight increase in chronic absenteeism rates over the past few years may be an area to monitor and address.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
New Albany-Plain Local
SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 864 Ohio High Schools
Feeder schools for New Albany High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.0
Number of students: 1,630
Racial breakdown:
White:
64.0%
African American:
11.8%
Asian:
11.0%
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Two or more races:
7.6%
Hispanic:
5.3%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.6%
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