Hardin Northern High School

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Hardin Northern High School is a public high school located in Dola, Ohio, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 186 students. The school is part of the Hardin Northern Local District, which is ranked 304 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hardin Northern High School has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.5% to 97.0% over the past five years, which is above the state average and comparable to nearby high-performing schools like Ada High School and Kenton High School. However, the school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.6% in 2019-2020 to 20.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and an area for potential improvement.

While Hardin Northern High School generally performs above the state average in subjects like American Government, American History, and English Language Arts, the school struggles in Mathematics, with proficiency rates significantly below the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Arlington Local High School.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 11589 State Route 81
       Dola, OH  45835-9706


(419) 759-3515

District: Hardin Northern Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Hardin Northern High School:

Elementary:    Hardin Northern Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Hispanic:
2.2%
Two or more races:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.7% Help


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Compare Details Hardin Northern High School ranks worse than 54.9% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hardin Northern High School ranks better than 61.6% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hardin Northern 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:

Hardin Northern High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardin Northern High School 574th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Hardin Northern High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hardin Northern High School 332nd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Hardin Northern High School in the ranking list.)

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Hardin Northern Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardin Northern Local 304th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hardin Northern High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hardin Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.38 514th 692 25.7%
2006 51.38 466th 732 36.3%
2007 58.43 441st 837 47.3%
2008 44.34 589th 835 29.5%
2009 52.75 547th 858 36.2%
2010 43.35 651st 895 27.3%
2011 43.77 667th 925 27.9%
2012 53.35 622nd 989 37.1%
2013 30.19 772nd 1001 22.9%
2014 29.46 782nd 1008 22.4%
2015 43.13 661st 1035 36.1%
2016 37.25 696th 1050 33.7%
2017 42.36 655th 1038 36.9%
2018 35.54 691st 1010 31.6%
2019 25.39 771st 1050 26.6%
2021 45.29 602nd 1037 41.9%
2022 41.78 632nd 1017 37.9%
2023 36.99 682nd 1048 34.9%
2024 50.97 574th 1046 45.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hardin Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.67 719th 924 22.2%
2024 58.91 411th 989 58.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hardin Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.64 599th 897 33.2%
2019 29.13 685th 917 25.3%
2021 52.38 486th 910 46.6%
2023 44.93 570th 943 39.6%
2024 46.96 550th 942 41.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hardin Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.99 683rd 916 25.4%
2019 26.55 704th 933 24.5%
2021 39.74 581st 924 37.1%
2022 40.12 589th 946 37.7%
2023 37.68 628th 963 34.8%
2024 58.79 421st 958 56.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hardin Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.03 672nd 781 14.0%
2019 8.10 748th 796 6.0%
2021 26.94 604th 781 22.7%
2022 33.47 578th 809 28.6%
2023 22.70 664th 805 17.5%
2024 49.51 430th 795 45.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hardin Northern High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Hardin Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.00 422nd 681 38.0%
2005 68.91 218th 689 68.4%
2006 65.32 249th 696 64.2%
2007 62.21 346th 756 54.2%
2008 62.91 338th 767 55.9%
2009 66.80 283rd 791 64.2%
2010 64.93 331st 819 59.6%
2011 56.13 514th 818 37.2%
2012 59.12 482nd 832 42.1%
2013 58.85 413th 767 46.2%
2014 55.49 466th 769 39.4%
2015 46.42 531st 778 31.7%
2016 42.48 546th 784 30.4%
2017 52.12 375th 773 51.5%
2018 68.41 186th 800 76.8%
2019 62.43 300th 836 64.1%
2021 65.27 222nd 819 72.9%
2022 63.47 278th 836 66.7%
2023 63.58 293rd 867 66.2%
2024 60.22 332nd 864 61.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hardin Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.68 78th 758 89.7%
2019 64.94 254th 779 67.4%
2023 80.66 80th 805 90.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Hardin Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.10 158th 751 79.0%
2019 58.18 394th 781 49.6%
2021 77.62 123rd 775 84.1%
2022 64.75 277th 794 65.1%
2023 77.33 137th 813 83.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hardin Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.32 355th 763 53.5%
2019 51.27 452nd 792 42.9%
2021 57.84 319th 778 59.0%
2022 53.66 400th 808 50.5%
2023 56.30 388th 819 52.6%
2024 58.55 374th 816 54.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hardin Northern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.22 410th 718 42.9%
2019 34.23 562nd 739 24.0%
2021 61.70 255th 727 64.9%
2022 59.94 312th 749 58.3%
2023 57.86 342nd 756 54.8%
2024 60.08 324th 754 57.0%
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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 Hardin Northern High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 194 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1989 196 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1990 276 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1991 266 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1992 285 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1994 310 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 303 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1996 303 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1997 312 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 292 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1999 292 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2000 282 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2001 247 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2002 242 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 244
2003 242 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 244
2004 233 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 237
2005 214 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 216
2006 210 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 214
2007 241 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 244
2008 245 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 248
2009 225 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 228
2010 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 227
2011 213 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 219
2012 226 1 1 2 1 0 2 0 233
2013 210 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 216
2014 180 2 1 3 0 0 3 0 189
2015 183 2 3 2 0 0 2 0 192
2016 195 2 2 3 0 0 1 0 203
2017 202 1 2 3 0 0 1 0 209
2018 180 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 185
2019 179 0 3 1 0 1 1 0 185
2020 188 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 192
2021 197 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 199
2022 198 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 200
2023 180 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 186

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 Hardin Northern High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 195 11.0 17.7 0
1989 197 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 277 0.0 0.0 n/a
1991 267 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 286 n/a n/a 26.9
1993 303 0.0 0.0 30
1994 313 0.0 n/a 24.6
1995 304 0.0 0.0 29.3
1996 304 0.0 0.0 29.3
1997 314 0.0 0.0 25.5
1998 294 0.0 0.0 25.5
1999 293 0.0 0.0 32.4
2000 283 18.0 15.7 29
2001 248 15.8 15.7 37.9
2002 244 18.0 13.6 32.5
2003 244 18.0 13.6 32.5
2004 237 17.0 13.9 27.2
2005 216 16.0 13.5 27.9
2006 214 14.2 15.1 29.7
2007 244 14.0 17.4 31
2008 248 15.6 15.9 n/a
2009 228 15.8 14.4 47.3
2010 227 17.2 13.1 58.2
2011 219 18.2 12.0 81.3
2012 233 17.7 13.1 80.7
2013 216 15.7 13.7 91.7
2014 189 17.7 10.6 98.4
2015 192 n/a n/a 95.8
2016 203 19.0 10.6 86.7
2017 209 17.7 11.7 90
2018 185 16.0 11.5 96.2
2019 185 16.0 11.5 91.4
2020 192 16.7 11.4 76.6
2021 199 17.2 11.5 n/a
2022 200 16.2 12.3 n/a
2023 186 16.2 11.4 81.7

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 Hardin Northern High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 195 11.0 17.7 0
1989 197 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 277 0.0 0.0 n/a
1991 267 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 286 n/a n/a 26.9
1993 303 0.0 0.0 30
1994 313 0.0 n/a 24.6
1995 304 0.0 0.0 29.3
1996 304 0.0 0.0 29.3
1997 314 0.0 0.0 25.5
1998 294 0.0 0.0 25.5
1999 293 0.0 0.0 32.4
2000 283 18.0 15.7 29
2001 248 15.8 15.7 37.9
2002 244 18.0 13.6 32.5
2003 244 18.0 13.6 32.5
2004 237 17.0 13.9 27.2
2005 216 16.0 13.5 27.9
2006 214 14.2 15.1 29.7
2007 244 14.0 17.4 31
2008 248 15.6 15.9 n/a
2009 228 15.8 14.4 47.3
2010 227 17.2 13.1 58.2
2011 219 18.2 12.0 81.3
2012 233 17.7 13.1 80.7
2013 216 15.7 13.7 91.7
2014 189 17.7 10.6 98.4
2015 192 n/a n/a 95.8
2016 203 19.0 10.6 86.7
2017 209 17.7 11.7 90
2018 185 16.0 11.5 96.2
2019 185 16.0 11.5 91.4
2020 192 16.7 11.4 76.6
2021 199 17.2 11.5 n/a
2022 200 16.2 12.3 n/a
2023 186 16.2 11.4 81.7

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 Hardin Northern High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,111
2022 $15,164
2023 $18,564

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hardin Northern High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 771st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 682nd of 1048 Middle schools
 8.4%
Ranks 300th of 836 High schoolsRanks 293rd of 867 High schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Hardin Northern High School)2934.2
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hardin Northern Local)28.133.3
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hardin Northern High School)48.468.4
 20%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hardin Northern Local)46.966.7
 19.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Hardin Northern High School)56.344.8
 11.5%
   8th Grade Science (Hardin Northern Local)56.341.9
 14.4%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hardin Northern High School)7.17.7
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hardin Northern Local)7.16.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hardin Northern High School)46.951.7
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hardin Northern Local)46.948.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course American Government (Hardin Northern High School)96.985.7
 11.2%
   End of Course American Government (Hardin Northern Local)96.985.7
 11.2%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Hardin Northern High School)10097.1
 2.9%
   End of Course American History (Hardin Northern Local)10097.1
 2.9%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Hardin Northern High School)83.380.6
 2.7%
   End of Course Biology (Hardin Northern Local)83.380.6
 2.7%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Hardin Northern High School)58.162.9
 4.8%
   End of Course English II (Hardin Northern Local)58.162.9
 4.8%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Hardin Northern High School)7561.8
 13.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Hardin Northern Local)7561.8
 13.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Integrated Math I (Hardin Northern High School)23.126.7
 3.6%
   End of Course Integrated Math I (Hardin Northern Local)23.126.7
 3.6%
   End of Course Integrated Math I (Ohio)43.639.4
 4.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Hardin Northern High School)95.751.9
 43.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hardin Northern Local)8851.9
 36.1%
   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 Students185186
 0.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White179180
 0.6%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.4%81.7%
 9.6%


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Elementary : Hardin Northern Elementary School

Hardin Northern High School ranks 332nd of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended Hardin Northern High School.

Students at Hardin Northern High School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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