Columbus Grove High School

Summary:

Columbus Grove High School is a public high school serving 259 students in grades 9-12 in Columbus Grove, Ohio, which is part of the Columbus Grove Local School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Ohio, with exceptional academic achievement, graduation rates, and student performance on state assessments.

Columbus Grove High School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking between 42nd and 93rd out of over 800 Ohio high schools in recent years. The school boasts a remarkable 97.5% or higher four-year graduation rate, significantly exceeding the state average. Students at Columbus Grove High School consistently outperform their peers on Ohio's End-of-Course exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 70% to over 95% across various subject areas.

While the school has a predominantly white student population, it also serves a notable percentage of Hispanic and African American students, as well as small percentages of Asian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. Interestingly, the school's performance across various student subgroups, including female students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is often in the top 25-30% of Ohio high schools. However, the school's performance in serving students with disabilities and gifted/talented students is more mixed, suggesting potential areas for improvement. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has been on the rise in recent years, increasing from 3.5% in 2019-2020 to 11.4% in 2022-2023, a trend worth monitoring and addressing.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 W Cross St
       Columbus Grove, OH  45830-1237


(419) 659-2156

District: Columbus Grove Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Columbus Grove High School:

Elementary:    Columbus Grove Elementary School
Middle:    Columbus Grove Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Hispanic:
5.0%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.3% Help


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Compare Details Columbus Grove High School ranks better than 89.7% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.06. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Columbus Grove 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:

Columbus Grove High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Grove High School 89th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Columbus Grove High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Columbus Grove Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Grove Local 98th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbus Grove High School

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Rank History for all students at Columbus Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.02 8th 681 98.8%
2005 78.64 108th 689 84.3%
2006 82.05 48th 696 93.1%
2007 73.85 137th 756 81.9%
2008 72.46 169th 767 78.0%
2009 75.18 115th 791 85.5%
2010 74.15 149th 819 81.8%
2011 69.84 247th 818 69.8%
2012 73.40 165th 832 80.2%
2013 76.44 90th 767 88.3%
2014 66.68 270th 769 64.9%
2015 69.37 166th 778 78.7%
2016 72.81 122nd 784 84.4%
2017 66.59 188th 773 75.7%
2018 74.84 108th 800 86.5%
2019 81.86 42nd 836 95.0%
2021 83.03 43rd 819 94.7%
2022 78.25 93rd 836 88.9%
2023 80.01 81st 867 90.7%
2024 79.06 89th 864 89.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Columbus Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.74 23rd 598 96.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.79 86th 758 88.7%
2019 95.62 6th 779 99.2%
2021 90.30 24th 763 96.9%
2022 83.23 56th 773 92.8%
2023 81.23 73rd 805 90.9%
2024 76.50 131st 822 84.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbus Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.38 108th 751 85.6%
2019 82.82 69th 781 91.2%
2021 88.39 20th 775 97.4%
2022 82.33 84th 794 89.4%
2023 84.10 76th 813 90.7%
2024 84.19 77th 798 90.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Columbus Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.81 16th 596 97.3%
2022 48.26 243rd 606 59.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Columbus Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.56 365th 538 32.2%
2021 63.81 121st 349 65.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbus Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.17 153rd 763 79.9%
2019 87.98 33rd 792 95.8%
2021 86.03 51st 778 93.4%
2022 81.04 102nd 808 87.4%
2023 79.74 124th 819 84.9%
2024 74.59 176th 816 78.4%
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Rank History for White students at Columbus Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.83 121st 718 83.1%
2019 86.90 38th 739 94.9%
2021 85.06 56th 727 92.3%
2022 80.10 102nd 749 86.4%
2023 77.56 135th 756 82.1%
2024 76.99 149th 754 80.2%
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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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbus Grove High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 308 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1989 289 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1990 273 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 286 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1992 293 1 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1993 308 2 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1994 305 2 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1995 331 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 331 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 345 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1998 358 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 356 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2000 338 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 341 0 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2002 325 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 325 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 313 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 1 323
2005 307 2 1 4 1 n/a n/a 1 316
2006 311 4 0 5 2 n/a n/a 1 323
2007 312 8 2 6 1 n/a n/a 3 332
2008 325 3 0 10 1 n/a n/a 8 347
2009 303 3 0 11 1 n/a n/a 9 327
2010 290 3 0 7 2 n/a n/a 7 309
2011 271 3 2 6 1 0 6 0 289
2012 271 2 2 12 2 0 6 0 295
2013 260 3 2 17 1 0 8 0 291
2014 244 5 2 21 2 0 6 0 280
2015 247 4 1 14 2 0 5 0 273
2016 258 4 2 12 2 0 6 0 284
2017 261 3 4 11 1 0 5 0 285
2018 251 2 4 14 0 0 1 0 272
2019 265 1 3 13 0 0 2 0 284
2020 273 1 2 10 0 0 2 0 288
2021 256 2 0 16 0 1 4 0 279
2022 247 3 2 14 0 1 2 0 269
2023 238 4 2 13 0 1 1 0 259

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 Columbus Grove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 16.0 19.6 0
1989 300 20.0 15.0 n/a
1990 281 16.8 16.7 n/a
1991 297 17.8 16.6 n/a
1992 308 16.8 18.3 33.1
1993 323 17.8 18.1 32.2
1994 321 18.8 17.1 32.4
1995 344 17.8 19.3 30.2
1996 344 17.8 19.3 30.2
1997 363 15.8 23.0 27.3
1998 372 17.8 20.9 20.4
1999 371 16.8 22.1 26.7
2000 354 16.8 21.1 28.2
2001 356 17.8 20.0 25
2002 333 22.0 15.1 34.8
2003 333 22.0 15.1 34.8
2004 323 18.0 17.9 43.8
2005 316 18.0 17.6 48.6
2006 323 17.0 19.0 54.3
2007 332 17.0 19.5 49.8
2008 347 17.0 20.4 n/a
2009 327 17.0 19.2 64.8
2010 309 16.0 19.3 82.8
2011 289 16.0 18.0 87.9
2012 295 16.0 18.4 92.2
2013 291 18.0 16.1 99
2014 280 18.0 15.5 98.9
2015 273 n/a n/a 98.9
2016 284 14.0 20.2 96.8
2017 285 12.0 23.7 85.3
2018 272 13.5 20.1 81.3
2019 284 14.5 19.5 78.2
2020 288 14.5 19.8 75
2021 279 14.5 19.2 n/a
2022 269 13.5 19.9 n/a
2023 259 12.5 20.7 75.3

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 Columbus Grove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 16.0 19.6 0
1989 300 20.0 15.0 n/a
1990 281 16.8 16.7 n/a
1991 297 17.8 16.6 n/a
1992 308 16.8 18.3 33.1
1993 323 17.8 18.1 32.2
1994 321 18.8 17.1 32.4
1995 344 17.8 19.3 30.2
1996 344 17.8 19.3 30.2
1997 363 15.8 23.0 27.3
1998 372 17.8 20.9 20.4
1999 371 16.8 22.1 26.7
2000 354 16.8 21.1 28.2
2001 356 17.8 20.0 25
2002 333 22.0 15.1 34.8
2003 333 22.0 15.1 34.8
2004 323 18.0 17.9 43.8
2005 316 18.0 17.6 48.6
2006 323 17.0 19.0 54.3
2007 332 17.0 19.5 49.8
2008 347 17.0 20.4 n/a
2009 327 17.0 19.2 64.8
2010 309 16.0 19.3 82.8
2011 289 16.0 18.0 87.9
2012 295 16.0 18.4 92.2
2013 291 18.0 16.1 99
2014 280 18.0 15.5 98.9
2015 273 n/a n/a 98.9
2016 284 14.0 20.2 96.8
2017 285 12.0 23.7 85.3
2018 272 13.5 20.1 81.3
2019 284 14.5 19.5 78.2
2020 288 14.5 19.8 75
2021 279 14.5 19.2 n/a
2022 269 13.5 19.9 n/a
2023 259 12.5 20.7 75.3

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 Columbus Grove High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,848
2022 $12,572
2023 $14,333

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus Grove 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 42nd of 836 High schoolsRanks 81st of 867 High schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Columbus Grove High School)94.695.8
 1.2%
   End of Course American Government (Columbus Grove Local)94.695.8
 1.2%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Columbus Grove High School)89.984.1
 5.8%
   End of Course American History (Columbus Grove Local)89.982.9
 7%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Columbus Grove High School)91.278.3
 12.9%
   End of Course Biology (Columbus Grove Local)91.277.1
 14.1%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Columbus Grove High School)9173.9
 17.1%
   End of Course English II (Columbus Grove Local)9172.9
 18.1%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Columbus Grove High School)80.867.8
 13%
   End of Course Geometry (Columbus Grove Local)80.866.7
 14.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Columbus Grove High School)85.492.6
 7.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Columbus Grove Local)9093.3
 3.3%
   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 Students284259
 8.8%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1313
Pacific Islander01
White265238
 10.2%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.2%75.3%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Grove High School

Students at Columbus Grove High School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Columbus Grove High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Columbus Grove Elementary School
Middle : Columbus Grove Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Columbus Grove High School.

Columbus Grove High School ranks 89th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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