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McDonald High School

Summary:

McDonald High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Mc Donald, Ohio, with a total enrollment of 349 students. The school is part of the McDonald Local District, which is ranked 96 out of 839 districts in Ohio and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

McDonald High School consistently delivers exceptional academic performance, with a majority of its students scoring proficient or better on Ohio state tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state averages in subjects like American Government (93.2% vs. 69.1%), American History (91.1% vs. 68.5%), and Geometry (88% vs. 39.8%). The school has also maintained consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.7% to 100% over the past five years, significantly exceeding the state average. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (63.61% free/reduced lunch recipients in 2022-2023), McDonald High School has consistently ranked among the top schools in Ohio for this student subgroup, indicating its ability to support and foster the academic success of economically disadvantaged students.

In comparison, the nearby Choffin Career Center, which is part of the Youngstown City School District, has a significantly different student population and academic profile. With a much smaller enrollment, a higher percentage of minority students, and a lower socioeconomic status, Choffin Career Center's performance on state tests and overall school ranking are significantly lower than McDonald High School. This comparison highlights the exceptional academic achievements of McDonald High School, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Ohio over the past decade, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several recent years.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 600 Iowa Ave
       Mc Donald, OH  44437-1677

(330) 530-8051

District: McDonald Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for McDonald High School:

Elementary:    Roosevelt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Two or more races:
5.2%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Compare Details McDonald High School ranks better than 82.3% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details McDonald High School ranks better than 95.6% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of McDonald 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDonald High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonald High School 185th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See McDonald High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks McDonald High School 38th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See McDonald High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McDonald Local:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonald Local 96th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McDonald High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.40 375th 692 45.8%
2006 72.46 207th 732 71.7%
2007 75.37 191st 837 77.2%
2008 76.47 179th 835 78.6%
2009 72.89 252nd 858 70.6%
2010 68.99 350th 895 60.9%
2011 78.76 155th 925 83.2%
2012 72.76 293rd 989 70.4%
2013 73.10 286th 1001 71.4%
2014 75.25 236th 1008 76.6%
2015 79.07 195th 1035 81.2%
2016 71.32 318th 1050 69.7%
2017 62.72 456th 1038 56.1%
2018 77.63 200th 1010 80.2%
2019 72.58 289th 1050 72.5%
2021 69.69 329th 1037 68.3%
2022 85.10 121st 1017 88.1%
2023 73.15 288th 1048 72.5%
2024 80.39 185th 1046 82.3%
See the entire list of Ohio High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.56 78th 924 91.6%
2019 77.27 160th 945 83.1%
2021 66.51 279th 923 69.8%
2022 88.83 46th 947 95.1%
2023 66.70 295th 974 69.7%
2024 80.45 126th 989 87.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.03 218th 897 75.7%
2019 73.97 256th 917 72.1%
2021 64.39 344th 910 62.2%
2022 78.97 172nd 925 81.4%
2023 68.69 303rd 943 67.9%
2024 83.93 116th 942 87.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.80 375th 658 43.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.34 167th 916 81.8%
2019 69.85 293rd 933 68.6%
2021 67.06 305th 924 67.0%
2022 88.41 75th 946 92.1%
2023 74.65 225th 963 76.6%
2024 75.33 218th 958 77.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.64 208th 781 73.4%
2019 61.26 325th 796 59.2%
2021 60.75 317th 781 59.4%
2022 80.27 131st 809 83.8%
2023 61.45 324th 805 59.8%
2024 68.61 242nd 795 69.6%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for McDonald High School

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Rank History for all high school students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.85 144th 681 78.9%
2005 85.36 37th 689 94.6%
2006 79.07 86th 696 87.6%
2007 77.04 87th 756 88.5%
2008 79.19 66th 767 91.4%
2009 78.05 73rd 791 90.8%
2010 75.86 118th 819 85.6%
2011 66.38 308th 818 62.3%
2012 68.68 265th 832 68.1%
2013 75.91 100th 767 87.0%
2014 78.29 67th 769 91.3%
2015 70.25 148th 778 81.0%
2016 78.31 62nd 784 92.1%
2017 75.78 97th 773 87.5%
2018 75.92 100th 800 87.5%
2019 75.03 126th 836 84.9%
2021 66.17 210th 819 74.4%
2022 80.55 71st 836 91.5%
2023 88.11 14th 867 98.4%
2024 85.18 38th 864 95.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.57 112th 758 85.2%
2019 80.61 67th 779 91.4%
2021 61.29 249th 763 67.4%
2022 88.49 26th 773 96.6%
2023 95.94 8th 805 99.0%
2024 86.83 41st 822 95.0%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.13 135th 751 82.0%
2019 80.58 99th 781 87.3%
2021 62.52 279th 775 64.0%
2022 82.12 86th 794 89.2%
2023 90.65 13th 813 98.4%
2024 87.78 35th 798 95.6%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Disabled students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.36 61st 596 89.8%
2022 74.52 72nd 606 88.1%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.44 45th 538 91.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.71 128th 763 83.2%
2019 76.93 145th 792 81.7%
2021 73.67 151st 778 80.6%
2022 87.06 47th 808 94.2%
2023 92.27 12th 819 98.5%
2024 90.61 26th 816 96.8%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school White students at McDonald High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.74 123rd 718 82.9%
2019 78.22 120th 739 83.8%
2021 65.49 222nd 727 69.5%
2022 83.93 70th 749 90.7%
2023 91.87 11th 756 98.5%
2024 88.68 35th 754 95.4%
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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 McDonald High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 483 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1989 458 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 433 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1991 440 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1992 408 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a -1 416
1993 413 10 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 410 9 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1995 383 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1996 383 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1997 358 11 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1998 345 12 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1999 360 13 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2000 370 13 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2001 368 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2002 377 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 377 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 392 12 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2005 398 11 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 411 16 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 429
2007 427 16 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2008 434 17 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 455
2009 416 13 0 3 1 n/a n/a 3 436
2010 392 7 0 2 1 n/a n/a 5 407
2011 399 6 0 3 1 0 6 0 415
2012 391 4 0 3 1 0 10 0 409
2013 372 4 0 3 2 0 7 0 388
2014 365 4 0 6 2 0 10 0 387
2015 367 3 0 9 2 0 12 0 393
2016 377 4 0 13 2 0 7 0 403
2017 367 2 0 14 2 0 9 0 394
2018 356 4 1 16 1 0 8 0 386
2019 351 3 1 20 0 0 5 0 380
2020 344 3 1 20 0 0 5 0 373
2021 340 4 1 19 0 0 7 0 371
2022 321 4 2 15 0 0 13 0 355
2023 309 6 2 14 0 0 18 0 349

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 McDonald High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 25.0 19.6 0
1989 463 23.0 20.1 n/a
1990 437 23.5 18.5 n/a
1991 446 24.1 18.5 n/a
1992 416 22.9 18.1 n/a
1993 428 24.2 17.7 0
1994 422 24.3 17.4 0
1995 393 24.3 16.2 0
1996 393 24.3 16.2 0
1997 371 24.3 15.3 0
1998 359 24.3 14.8 0
1999 376 23.8 15.8 0
2000 385 19.8 19.4 n/a
2001 382 24.0 15.9 n/a
2002 387 24.5 15.8 n/a
2003 387 24.5 15.8 n/a
2004 406 23.5 17.3 n/a
2005 411 24.3 16.9 0
2006 429 26.4 16.3 0
2007 444 28.0 15.9 0
2008 455 26.5 17.2 n/a
2009 436 28.0 15.6 0
2010 407 26.5 15.3 0
2011 415 18.3 22.5 0
2012 409 19.8 20.5 0
2013 388 23.4 16.5 0
2014 387 21.6 17.8 0
2015 393 n/a n/a 0
2016 403 22.0 18.3 0
2017 394 22.5 17.5 n/a
2018 386 22.5 17.1 n/a
2019 380 23.5 16.1 21.6
2020 373 23.0 16.2 25.2
2021 371 23.0 16.1 n/a
2022 355 21.0 16.9 n/a
2023 349 20.0 17.4 63.6

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 McDonald High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 25.0 19.6 0
1989 463 23.0 20.1 n/a
1990 437 23.5 18.5 n/a
1991 446 24.1 18.5 n/a
1992 416 22.9 18.1 n/a
1993 428 24.2 17.7 0
1994 422 24.3 17.4 0
1995 393 24.3 16.2 0
1996 393 24.3 16.2 0
1997 371 24.3 15.3 0
1998 359 24.3 14.8 0
1999 376 23.8 15.8 0
2000 385 19.8 19.4 n/a
2001 382 24.0 15.9 n/a
2002 387 24.5 15.8 n/a
2003 387 24.5 15.8 n/a
2004 406 23.5 17.3 n/a
2005 411 24.3 16.9 0
2006 429 26.4 16.3 0
2007 444 28.0 15.9 0
2008 455 26.5 17.2 n/a
2009 436 28.0 15.6 0
2010 407 26.5 15.3 0
2011 415 18.3 22.5 0
2012 409 19.8 20.5 0
2013 388 23.4 16.5 0
2014 387 21.6 17.8 0
2015 393 n/a n/a 0
2016 403 22.0 18.3 0
2017 394 22.5 17.5 n/a
2018 386 22.5 17.1 n/a
2019 380 23.5 16.1 21.6
2020 373 23.0 16.2 25.2
2021 371 23.0 16.1 n/a
2022 355 21.0 16.9 n/a
2023 349 20.0 17.4 63.6

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 McDonald High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,875
2022 $9,408
2023 $10,107

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McDonald 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 289th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 288th of 1048 Middle schools
 0%
Ranks 126th of 836 High schoolsRanks 14th of 867 High schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (McDonald High School)73.560.4
 13.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (McDonald Local)73.560.4
 13.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald High School)81.679.2
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald Local)81.679.2
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (McDonald High School)7972.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (McDonald Local)7972.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (McDonald High School)59.150
 9.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (McDonald Local)59.150
 9.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald High School)62.972.6
 9.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (McDonald Local)62.972.6
 9.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course American Government (McDonald High School)85.397.6
 12.3%
   End of Course American Government (McDonald Local)85.397.6
 12.3%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (McDonald High School)93.195.5
 2.4%
   End of Course American History (McDonald Local)93.195.5
 2.4%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (McDonald High School)85.988.7
 2.8%
   End of Course Biology (McDonald Local)85.988.7
 2.8%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (McDonald High School)76.487.9
 11.5%
   End of Course English II (McDonald Local)76.487.9
 11.5%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (McDonald High School)73.489.9
 16.5%
   End of Course Geometry (McDonald Local)73.489.9
 16.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (McDonald High School)8685.5
 0.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (McDonald Local)8685.5
 0.5%
   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 Students380349
 8.2%
African American36
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2014
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White351309
 12%
Two or More Races518
 260%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.6%63.6%
 42%

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Frequently Asked Questions about McDonald High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended McDonald High School.

Yes! McDonald High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 38th of 864 Ohio high schools.

Students at McDonald High School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

McDonald High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary School


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