Kenston High School

Summary:

Kenston High School is a public high school located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, serving around 790 students in grades 9-12 and part of the highly-ranked Chagrin Falls Exempted Village school district. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Ohio, with a strong focus on academic excellence and student achievement.

Kenston High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and local averages on Ohio state tests across all subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the school had a 92.8% proficiency rate in American Government, compared to 72% statewide. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.0% to 99.1% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, around 90%, which is higher than the racial diversity of nearby schools like Orange High School and Twinsburg High School.

Kenston High School also stands out for its relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 6.58% to 10.5% over the past few years, significantly lower than surrounding schools like Berkshire High School (41.48%) and Luther E. Ball (97.71%). Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 14.1 over the past three years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools. These factors suggest that Kenston High School is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and success, despite the potential challenges posed by its lack of racial diversity and socioeconomic disparity compared to nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9500 Bainbridge Rd
       Chagrin Falls, OH  44023-2704


(440) 543-9821

District: Kenston Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 867 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,518 Help


Feeder schools for Kenston High School:

Elementary:    Kenston Intermediate School
    Timmons Elementary School
Middle:    Kenston Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  790

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
African American:
3.7%
Hispanic:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kenston High School ranks better than 96% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.44. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kenston High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (89.6%), African American (3.7%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenston High School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenston High School is $16,518.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kenston High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenston High School 35th of 867 Ohio public high schools. (See Kenston High School in the ranking list.)

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Kenston Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenston Local 23rd of 835 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kenston High School

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Rank History for all students at Kenston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.72 183rd 681 73.1%
2005 88.88 11th 689 98.4%
2006 84.03 22nd 696 96.8%
2007 82.34 9th 756 98.8%
2008 81.47 35th 767 95.4%
2009 80.24 44th 791 94.4%
2010 80.20 49th 819 94.0%
2011 80.20 35th 818 95.7%
2012 81.32 15th 832 98.2%
2013 76.31 94th 767 87.7%
2014 80.22 40th 769 94.8%
2015 77.78 52nd 778 93.3%
2016 83.64 26th 784 96.7%
2017 86.95 22nd 773 97.2%
2018 85.92 12th 800 98.5%
2019 84.94 18th 836 97.8%
2021 86.16 26th 819 96.8%
2022 87.48 14th 836 98.3%
2023 85.44 35th 867 96.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kenston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.99 19th 201 90.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kenston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.27 26th 614 95.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kenston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.08 55th 758 92.7%
2019 76.19 106th 779 86.4%
2021 77.22 82nd 763 89.3%
2022 87.89 30th 773 96.1%
2023 71.88 156th 805 80.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Kenston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.94 16th 751 97.9%
2019 88.96 13th 781 98.3%
2021 86.36 41st 775 94.7%
2022 89.20 17th 794 97.9%
2023 87.64 41st 813 95.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kenston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.92 20th 550 96.4%
2019 90.53 25th 628 96.0%
2021 96.56 11th 596 98.2%
2022 93.67 21st 606 96.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kenston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.87 33rd 538 93.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Kenston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.65 16th 763 97.9%
2019 89.37 25th 792 96.8%
2021 90.70 16th 778 97.9%
2022 91.99 12th 808 98.5%
2023 90.76 24th 819 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Kenston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.89 12th 718 98.3%
2019 91.30 11th 739 98.5%
2021 89.67 23rd 727 96.8%
2022 90.63 18th 749 97.6%
2023 90.11 21st 756 97.2%
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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.

Kenston High School Test Scores
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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Open Quote Caring staff, variety of activities offered, fantastic programs. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Open Quote Just graduated in the spring, but I loved the school! Great township too! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kenston High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 808 39 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 858
1989 759 30 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1990 641 32 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1991 672 32 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 711
1992 627 27 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1993 661 38 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1994 652 35 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1995 701 42 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1996 701 42 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1997 759 46 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 821
1998 842 50 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 905
1999 830 54 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 896
2000 836 56 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 907
2001 850 49 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 911
2002 891 46 8 4 0 n/a n/a 7 956
2003 891 46 8 4 0 n/a n/a 7 956
2004 924 43 8 5 0 n/a n/a 5 985
2005 942 53 8 4 0 n/a n/a 13 1020
2006 940 53 7 1 0 n/a n/a 23 1024
2007 974 55 5 1 0 n/a n/a 22 1057
2008 935 55 2 1 0 n/a n/a 24 1017
2009 937 38 3 5 0 n/a n/a 27 1010
2010 957 35 5 7 0 n/a n/a 21 1025
2011 990 34 6 8 0 1 17 0 1056
2012 968 38 5 8 0 1 16 0 1036
2013 929 40 7 12 2 0 16 0 1006
2014 927 46 9 15 1 0 18 0 1016
2015 919 49 8 16 0 0 19 0 1011
2016 878 53 11 15 0 0 21 0 978
2017 873 49 14 15 0 0 32 0 983
2018 857 45 11 29 0 0 33 0 975
2019 837 37 18 26 0 0 29 0 947
2020 807 25 14 22 0 0 27 0 895
2021 807 20 16 21 0 0 26 0 890
2022 744 20 15 21 0 0 24 0 824
2023 708 29 13 20 0 0 20 0 790

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 Kenston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 858 51.0 16.8 0
1989 795 53.0 15.0 n/a
1990 683 45.0 15.1 n/a
1991 711 44.5 15.9 n/a
1992 659 45.0 14.6 n/a
1993 707 42.0 16.8 3
1994 697 49.0 14.2 2.7
1995 757 48.5 15.6 3
1996 757 48.5 15.6 3
1997 821 49.4 16.6 3.2
1998 905 53.6 16.9 3.4
1999 896 55.3 16.2 4
2000 907 56.6 16.0 3.9
2001 911 64.0 14.2 4
2002 956 67.0 14.3 4.1
2003 956 67.0 14.3 4.1
2004 985 64.7 15.2 4.7
2005 1020 64.0 15.9 5.6
2006 1024 64.4 15.9 6.2
2007 1057 68.9 15.3 6.8
2008 1017 68.8 14.8 n/a
2009 1010 66.3 15.2 9.2
2010 1025 64.0 16.0 11
2011 1056 64.8 16.2 12.9
2012 1036 66.7 15.5 13.4
2013 1006 64.3 15.6 14.7
2014 1016 70.0 14.5 12.7
2015 1011 n/a n/a 11.3
2016 978 67.0 14.5 n/a
2017 983 63.0 15.5 n/a
2018 975 64.3 15.1 11.8
2019 947 63.2 14.9 8.7
2020 895 63.3 14.1 8.6
2021 890 63.0 14.1 n/a
2022 824 61.0 13.5 n/a
2023 790 60.0 13.1 6.6

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 Kenston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 858 51.0 16.8 0
1989 795 53.0 15.0 n/a
1990 683 45.0 15.1 n/a
1991 711 44.5 15.9 n/a
1992 659 45.0 14.6 n/a
1993 707 42.0 16.8 3
1994 697 49.0 14.2 2.7
1995 757 48.5 15.6 3
1996 757 48.5 15.6 3
1997 821 49.4 16.6 3.2
1998 905 53.6 16.9 3.4
1999 896 55.3 16.2 4
2000 907 56.6 16.0 3.9
2001 911 64.0 14.2 4
2002 956 67.0 14.3 4.1
2003 956 67.0 14.3 4.1
2004 985 64.7 15.2 4.7
2005 1020 64.0 15.9 5.6
2006 1024 64.4 15.9 6.2
2007 1057 68.9 15.3 6.8
2008 1017 68.8 14.8 n/a
2009 1010 66.3 15.2 9.2
2010 1025 64.0 16.0 11
2011 1056 64.8 16.2 12.9
2012 1036 66.7 15.5 13.4
2013 1006 64.3 15.6 14.7
2014 1016 70.0 14.5 12.7
2015 1011 n/a n/a 11.3
2016 978 67.0 14.5 n/a
2017 983 63.0 15.5 n/a
2018 975 64.3 15.1 11.8
2019 947 63.2 14.9 8.7
2020 895 63.3 14.1 8.6
2021 890 63.0 14.1 n/a
2022 824 61.0 13.5 n/a
2023 790 60.0 13.1 6.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenston High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,747
2022 $16,165
2023 $16,518

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenston High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 836 High schoolsRanks 35th of 867 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Kenston High School)91.892.8
 1%
   End of Course American Government (Kenston Local)91.592.8
 1.3%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Kenston High School)96.493.9
 2.5%
   End of Course American History (Kenston Local)9693.9
 2.1%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Kenston High School)95.491.6
 3.8%
   End of Course Biology (Kenston Local)95.191.6
 3.5%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Kenston High School)94.388.8
 5.5%
   End of Course English II (Kenston Local)93.588.8
 4.7%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Kenston High School)83.672.1
 11.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Kenston Local)83.172.1
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Kenston High School)92.483.3
 9.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Kenston Local)9488.5
 5.5%
   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 Students947790
 16.6%
African American3729
 21.6%
American Indian00
Asian1813
 27.8%
Hispanic2620
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White837708
 15.4%
Two or More Races2920
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.7%6.6%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenston High School

Kenston High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kenston Intermediate School
Elementary : Timmons Elementary School
Middle : Kenston Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 790 students attended Kenston High School.

Students at Kenston High School are 90% White, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes! Kenston High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 35th of 867 Ohio high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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