Is Utica High School a good school?

Utica High School ranks 533 rd of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Utica High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended Utica High School.

What is the racial makeup of Utica High School?

Students at Utica High School are 97% White, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Utica High School?

Utica High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Newton Elementary School Elementary : Utica Elementary School Middle : Utica Middle School

Utica High School

Summary:

Utica High School is a public high school located in Utica, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 422 students. The school is part of the North Fork Local School District, which is ranked 390 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Utica High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.16%) compared to the state average, with lower representation of minority students. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates lower than the state in subjects like Geometry, English II, and Biology. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 87.1% to 94%, and it has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.1% to 31.3% in recent years. Utica High School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with relatively stronger performance for special education students but weaker performance for gifted and talented students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools like Licking Valley Online Learning School and Career and Technology Educational Centers, Utica High School's performance is generally on par or slightly below. However, the school's racial makeup is significantly less diverse compared to these nearby institutions. Utica High School's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, suggesting that its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

260 N Jefferson St
Utica, OH 43080-9788

(740) 892-2855

District: North Fork Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
533^rd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Feeder schools for Utica High School:

Elementary:	Newton Elementary School
	Utica Elementary School
Middle:	Utica Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 422

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

Hispanic:

1.4%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Utica High School ranks worse than 61.7% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.8. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Utica High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Utica High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Utica High School 533^rd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Utica High School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

North Fork Local:

SchoolDigger ranks North Fork Local 390^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Utica High School

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Rank History for all students at Utica High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	32.17	514^th	681	24.5%
2005	33.09	550^th	689	20.2%
2006	36.97	543^rd	696	22.0%
2007	44.29	561^st	756	25.8%
2008	50.40	515^th	767	32.9%
2009	60.37	398^th	791	49.7%
2010	56.45	485^th	819	40.8%
2011	62.29	405^th	818	50.5%
2012	63.79	383^rd	832	54.0%
2013	53.06	507^th	767	33.9%
2014	57.67	427^th	769	44.5%
2015	59.89	336^th	778	56.8%
2016	47.57	483^rd	784	38.4%
2017	45.27	454^th	773	41.3%
2018	41.82	542^nd	800	32.3%
2019	37.82	585^th	836	30.0%
2021	42.12	505^th	819	38.3%
2022	42.40	519^th	836	37.9%
2023	38.19	580^th	867	33.1%
2024	41.80	533^rd	864	38.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Utica High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.21	331^st	614	46.1%
2024	41.13	309^th	598	48.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Utica High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	33.59	565^th	758	25.5%
2019	41.19	534^th	779	31.5%
2021	37.91	515^th	763	32.5%
2022	47.34	439^th	773	43.2%
2023	51.95	424^th	805	47.3%
2024	32.94	607^th	822	26.2%

See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Utica High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	31.34	572^nd	751	23.8%
2019	29.45	616^th	781	21.1%
2021	36.42	537^th	775	30.7%
2022	46.46	467^th	794	41.2%
2023	29.89	613^th	813	24.6%
2024	40.38	539^th	798	32.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Utica High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	31.02	377^th	550	31.5%
2019	49.85	275^th	628	56.2%
2021	33.22	402^nd	596	32.6%
2022	17.65	535^th	606	11.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Utica High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	58.37	236^th	538	56.1%
2019	31.92	234^th	272	14.0%
2021	23.84	326^th	349	6.6%
2022	42.09	242^nd	312	22.4%
2023	44.99	236^th	308	23.4%
2024	42.38	214^th	280	23.6%

See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Utica High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	32.37	560^th	763	26.6%
2019	42.68	528^th	792	33.3%
2021	44.51	468^th	778	39.8%
2022	36.44	561^st	808	30.6%
2023	42.60	525^th	819	35.9%
2024	43.20	511^th	816	37.4%

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Rank History for White students at Utica High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	23.52	586^th	718	18.4%
2019	26.58	607^th	739	17.9%
2021	33.74	515^th	727	29.2%
2022	34.55	534^th	749	28.7%
2023	27.30	602^nd	756	20.4%
2024	34.92	536^th	754	28.9%

See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for White Students!

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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Utica High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	603	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1989	544	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1990	534	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
1991	516	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1992	503	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	-1	504
1993	506	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
1994	514	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
1995	551	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
1996	551	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	557
1997	589	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	594
1998	591	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
1999	564	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
2000	539	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
2001	554	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	555
2002	594	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	598
2003	594	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	598
2004	607	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	614
2005	581	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	587
2006	566	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	571
2007	584	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	587
2008	578	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	585
2009	583	3	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	2	592
2010	516	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	4	523
2011	480	3	2	2	0	0	1	0	488
2012	449	4	2	1	0	0	3	0	459
2013	428	1	1	1	0	0	5	0	436
2014	425	4	2	4	0	0	3	0	438
2015	407	3	1	2	0	0	3	0	416
2016	400	1	1	2	2	0	8	0	414
2017	427	1	1	3	0	0	7	0	439
2018	455	7	0	3	0	0	4	0	469
2019	434	6	0	1	0	0	7	0	448
2020	394	5	0	2	2	0	5	0	408
2021	386	6	0	1	1	0	9	0	403
2022	391	4	0	5	3	0	3	0	406
2023	410	4	0	6	2	0	0	0	422

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 Utica High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	608	25.0	24.3	0
1989	548	23.0	23.8	n/a
1990	537	25.3	21.2	n/a
1991	520	24.3	21.3	n/a
1992	504	23.0	21.9	n/a
1993	508	23.0	22.1	0
1994	518	22.9	22.6	0
1995	557	28.0	19.9	0
1996	557	28.0	19.9	0
1997	594	28.0	21.2	0
1998	593	28.0	21.2	0
1999	569	28.0	20.3	0
2000	541	29.0	18.7	n/a
2001	555	28.6	19.4	n/a
2002	598	30.0	19.9	n/a
2003	598	30.0	19.9	n/a
2004	614	31.5	19.5	n/a
2005	587	32.3	18.2	0
2006	571	27.3	20.9	0
2007	587	25.4	23.1	0
2008	585	25.0	23.4	n/a
2009	592	26.0	22.8	0
2010	523	31.7	16.5	22
2011	488	32.2	15.1	0
2012	459	30.5	15.0	0
2013	436	29.5	14.7	0
2014	438	30.5	14.3	0
2015	416	n/a	n/a	0
2016	414	28.0	14.7	0
2017	439	28.5	15.4	n/a
2018	469	28.5	16.4	n/a
2019	448	28.2	15.8	n/a
2020	408	30.2	13.4	n/a
2021	403	30.2	13.3	n/a
2022	406	29.3	13.8	n/a
2023	422	30.0	14.0	n/a

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 Utica High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	608	25.0	24.3	0
1989	548	23.0	23.8	n/a
1990	537	25.3	21.2	n/a
1991	520	24.3	21.3	n/a
1992	504	23.0	21.9	n/a
1993	508	23.0	22.1	0
1994	518	22.9	22.6	0
1995	557	28.0	19.9	0
1996	557	28.0	19.9	0
1997	594	28.0	21.2	0
1998	593	28.0	21.2	0
1999	569	28.0	20.3	0
2000	541	29.0	18.7	n/a
2001	555	28.6	19.4	n/a
2002	598	30.0	19.9	n/a
2003	598	30.0	19.9	n/a
2004	614	31.5	19.5	n/a
2005	587	32.3	18.2	0
2006	571	27.3	20.9	0
2007	587	25.4	23.1	0
2008	585	25.0	23.4	n/a
2009	592	26.0	22.8	0
2010	523	31.7	16.5	22
2011	488	32.2	15.1	0
2012	459	30.5	15.0	0
2013	436	29.5	14.7	0
2014	438	30.5	14.3	0
2015	416	n/a	n/a	0
2016	414	28.0	14.7	0
2017	439	28.5	15.4	n/a
2018	469	28.5	16.4	n/a
2019	448	28.2	15.8	n/a
2020	408	30.2	13.4	n/a
2021	403	30.2	13.3	n/a
2022	406	29.3	13.8	n/a
2023	422	30.0	14.0	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Utica High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,585
2022	$10,561
2023	$11,313

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Utica 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 585^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 580^th of 867 High schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Utica High School)	80.4	72.7	7.7%
End of Course American Government (North Fork Local)	80.4	72.3	8.1%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Utica High School)	74.2	62.1	12.1%
End of Course American History (North Fork Local)	74.2	62.7	11.5%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Utica High School)	68.5	62.1	6.4%
End of Course Biology (North Fork Local)	68.5	62.4	6.1%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Utica High School)	53.7	45	8.7%
End of Course English II (North Fork Local)	53.7	45.5	8.2%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Utica High School)	42.7	33.3	9.4%
End of Course Geometry (North Fork Local)	42.7	32.7	10%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Utica High School)	30.3	29.6	0.7%
End of Course Algebra I (North Fork Local)	44.6	39.9	4.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	448	422	5.8%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	434	410	5.5%
Two or More Races	7	0	100%

Schools Near Utica High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)		Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)		Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Utica High School	Public	9-12	260 N Jefferson St	Utica	43080	Licking County	North Fork Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 892-2855	422	30	14.0		410 (97.2%)	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.8	533^rd of 864 public high schools	38.3%		38.2	580^th of 867 public high schools	33.1%	47		76.6	69.7					54.3	51.3	16.3	51.6	$11,313
North Fork Online Academy	Public, Virtual	8-12	312 Maple Ave	Utica	43080	Licking County	North Fork Local	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(740) 892-3666	5	0	71.4		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Northridge High School	Public	9-12	6066 Johnstown Utica Rd	Johnstown	43031	Licking County	Northridge Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 967-6651	351	21	16.4	61.0%	338 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	66.9	241^st of 864 public high schools	72.1%		68	226^th of 867 public high schools	73.9%	15		78.7	83.5					78.6	81.3	43.9	60.0	$14,299
Career and Technology Educational Centers	Public	6-12	150 Price Rd	Newark	43055	Licking County	Career and Technology Educational Centers	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 366-3351	660	75	8.8		593 (89.8%)	11 (1.7%)	16 (2.4%)	16 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Knox County Career Center	Public	9-12	306 Martinsburg Rd	Mount Vernon	43050	Knox County	Knox County JVSD	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 397-5820	475	68	7.0	34.9%	435 (91.6%)	17 (3.6%)	15 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)								(n/a)
Mount Vernon High School	Public	9-12	300 Yellow Jacket Drive	Mount Vernon	43050	Knox County	Mount Vernon City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 393-5900	1,036	54	19.0	40.5%	915 (88.3%)	10 (1.0%)	41 (4.0%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (5.6%)	68.4	220^th of 864 public high schools	74.5%		69.8	191^st of 867 public high schools	78.0%	29		74.9	79.6					75.5	76.0	55.8	72.8	$11,551
Granville High School	Public	9-12	248 New Burg St	Granville	43023	Licking County	Granville Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 587-8105	816	39	20.7	6.7%	730 (89.5%)	6 (0.7%)	29 (3.6%)	16 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.2%)	85.9	33^rd of 864 public high schools	96.2%		86.5	25^th of 867 public high schools	97.1%	8		95.9	94.6					92.9	92.1	74.2	80.5	$13,577
Newark High School	Public	9-12	314 Granville St	Newark	43055	Licking County	Newark City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 670-7400	1,424	71	20.0	51.3%	1,175 (82.5%)	48 (3.4%)	39 (2.7%)	9 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	152 (10.7%)	46.4	494^th of 864 public high schools	42.8%		52.7	433^rd of 867 public high schools	50.1%	61		69.7	68.4					61.8	59.1	40.5	41.2	$10,782
East Knox Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	23227 Coshocton Rd	Howard	43028	Knox County	East Knox Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 599-7000	415	24	17.4	44.1%	394 (94.9%)	7 (1.7%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	48	480^th of 864 public high schools	44.4%		50.7	459^th of 867 public high schools	47.1%	21	61.7	72.6	76.3	55.7	36.6	59.2	41.7	67.6	63.6	24.2	34.1	$11,734
Licking Valley High School	Public	9-12	100 Hainsview Dr	Newark	43055	Licking County	Licking Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 763-3721	540	30	18.0	31.1%	525 (97.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	50	461^st of 864 public high schools	46.6%		50.2	466^th of 867 public high schools	46.3%	5		71.4	74.0					65.1	61.9	26.8	55.8	$10,751

Utica High School

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