North Central Junior/High School

Summary:

North Central Junior/High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Pioneer, Ohio, with a student population of 248. The school is part of the Bryan City school district, which is ranked 481 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Central Junior/High School has faced several challenges in recent years. The school's 4-year graduation rate has declined from 100% in 2019-2020 to 94.2% in 2023-2024, which is still above the state average but lower than some nearby high-performing schools like Pettisville High School and Archbold High School. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 46.4% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. North Central's test scores are generally below the state average and nearby schools, particularly in mathematics and English language arts.

Addressing these issues will be crucial for North Central Junior/High School. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 230 out of 836 Ohio high schools in 2018-2019 to 517 out of 864 in 2023-2024. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 60.89% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing to the academic challenges. Targeted interventions, improved attendance policies, and a focus on supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds could help the school improve its performance and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 400 E Baubice St
       Pioneer, OH  43554-9637


(419) 737-2366

District: North Central Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
517th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,281 Help


Feeder schools for North Central Junior/High School:

Elementary:    North Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  240

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Hispanic:
10.0%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Compare Details North Central Junior/High School ranks worse than 60.3% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.14. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Central Junior/High School ranks worse than 59.8% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.69. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Central Junior/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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), Hispanic (10%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Central Junior/High School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Central Junior/High School is $14,281.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Central Junior/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Central Junior/High School 631st of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See North Central Junior/High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Central Junior/High School 517th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See North Central Junior/High School in the ranking list.)

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North Central Local:

SchoolDigger ranks North Central Local 481st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Central Junior/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.26 368th 692 46.8%
2006 66.43 275th 732 62.4%
2007 73.42 237th 837 71.7%
2008 72.84 241st 835 71.1%
2009 65.14 379th 858 55.8%
2010 54.30 558th 895 37.7%
2011 65.45 419th 925 54.7%
2012 63.19 495th 989 49.9%
2013 70.07 365th 1001 63.5%
2014 59.73 552nd 1008 45.2%
2015 54.30 546th 1035 47.2%
2016 60.04 486th 1050 53.7%
2017 73.96 266th 1038 74.4%
2018 74.00 251st 1010 75.1%
2019 61.66 452nd 1050 57.0%
2021 52.39 546th 1037 47.3%
2022 48.21 572nd 1017 43.8%
2023 41.47 648th 1048 38.2%
2024 43.14 631st 1046 39.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.86 243rd 924 73.7%
2019 55.83 468th 945 50.5%
2021 56.00 400th 923 56.7%
2022 39.78 603rd 947 36.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.21 138th 897 84.6%
2019 63.91 389th 917 57.6%
2021 53.33 473rd 910 48.0%
2022 39.94 595th 925 35.7%
2023 39.18 613th 943 35.0%
2024 33.62 649th 942 31.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.02 357th 565 36.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 371st 916 59.5%
2019 54.45 478th 933 48.8%
2021 42.74 553rd 924 40.2%
2022 47.12 518th 946 45.2%
2023 37.74 626th 963 35.0%
2024 47.08 546th 958 43.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.36 256th 781 67.2%
2019 44.61 488th 796 38.7%
2021 27.49 599th 781 23.3%
2022 33.13 582nd 809 28.1%
2023 28.97 627th 805 22.1%
2024 27.14 630th 795 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Central Junior/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.44 168th 681 75.3%
2005 53.49 385th 689 44.1%
2006 44.68 480th 696 31.0%
2007 58.81 408th 756 46.0%
2008 63.05 333rd 767 56.6%
2009 46.21 582nd 791 26.4%
2010 60.29 420th 819 48.7%
2011 66.50 307th 818 62.5%
2012 56.77 525th 832 36.9%
2013 50.99 528th 767 31.2%
2014 63.44 331st 769 57.0%
2015 68.45 193rd 778 75.2%
2016 53.31 406th 784 48.2%
2017 61.91 250th 773 67.7%
2018 66.12 222nd 800 72.3%
2019 66.79 230th 836 72.5%
2021 41.46 510th 819 37.7%
2022 27.96 630th 836 24.6%
2023 45.11 509th 867 41.3%
2024 43.69 517th 864 40.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.14 447th 598 25.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.14 54th 758 92.9%
2019 83.87 46th 779 94.1%
2021 29.90 579th 763 24.1%
2022 46.82 446th 773 42.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.40 229th 751 69.5%
2019 75.30 153rd 781 80.4%
2021 51.70 400th 775 48.4%
2022 31.08 599th 794 24.6%
2023 45.58 508th 813 37.5%
2024 46.64 491st 798 38.5%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.01 307th 349 12.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.72 221st 763 71.0%
2019 63.43 313th 792 60.5%
2021 30.55 584th 778 24.9%
2022 23.10 642nd 808 20.5%
2023 45.30 500th 819 38.9%
2024 43.30 510th 816 37.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at North Central Junior/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.60 258th 718 64.1%
2019 70.38 196th 739 73.5%
2021 28.77 561st 727 22.8%
2022 17.22 644th 749 14.0%
2023 30.54 573rd 756 24.2%
2024 39.52 499th 754 33.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for North Central Junior/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 252 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1989 234 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1990 225 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1991 217 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1992 221 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a -1 222
1993 243 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1994 241 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1995 265 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1996 265 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1997 260 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1998 254 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1999 235 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2000 236 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2001 241 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2002 198 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 1 207
2003 198 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 1 207
2004 190 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 1 197
2005 302 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 3 315
2006 292 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 3 305
2007 309 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 9 327
2008 313 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 10 336
2009 284 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 11 307
2010 261 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 11 284
2011 237 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 257
2012 242 1 0 11 0 0 3 0 257
2013 228 0 3 10 0 0 3 0 244
2014 231 0 2 5 1 0 1 0 240
2015 225 0 2 10 1 0 2 0 240
2016 223 0 3 15 0 0 3 0 244
2017 217 0 3 15 0 0 3 0 238
2018 210 0 3 16 0 0 4 0 233
2019 225 0 1 18 1 0 3 0 248
2020 230 3 1 23 1 0 2 0 260
2021 226 2 1 27 0 0 4 0 260
2022 230 1 0 22 0 1 1 0 255
2023 221 2 0 23 0 1 1 0 248
2024 212 3 0 24 0 0 1 0 240

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Central Junior/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 254 13.0 19.5 0
1989 236 14.0 16.8 n/a
1990 227 13.4 16.9 n/a
1991 219 13.0 16.8 n/a
1992 222 13.0 17.0 23.4
1993 246 13.0 18.9 27.2
1994 245 13.0 18.8 29.4
1995 268 12.0 22.3 25.7
1996 268 12.0 22.3 25.7
1997 263 12.0 21.9 24.7
1998 259 11.0 23.5 29.3
1999 239 11.5 20.8 44.8
2000 238 12.1 19.7 38.2
2001 245 12.0 20.4 34.3
2002 207 12.5 16.6 59.2
2003 207 12.5 16.6 59.2
2004 197 12.9 15.3 79.1
2005 315 17.0 18.5 54.5
2006 305 17.0 17.9 53
2007 327 18.7 17.5 72
2008 336 18.2 18.5 n/a
2009 307 17.2 17.8 93.6
2010 284 20.2 14.0 102.9
2011 257 20.2 12.7 98.8
2012 257 20.2 12.7 98.8
2013 244 19.2 12.7 98.8
2014 240 18.2 13.1 98.8
2015 240 n/a n/a 98.8
2016 244 18.0 13.5 98.8
2017 238 18.0 13.2 98.7
2018 233 18.0 12.9 98.7
2019 248 18.0 13.7 94.8
2020 260 19.0 13.6 86.9
2021 260 18.0 14.4 n/a
2022 255 17.0 15.0 n/a
2023 248 17.0 14.5 60.9
2024 240 17.0 14.1 98.8

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 North Central Junior/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 254 13.0 19.5 0
1989 236 14.0 16.8 n/a
1990 227 13.4 16.9 n/a
1991 219 13.0 16.8 n/a
1992 222 13.0 17.0 23.4
1993 246 13.0 18.9 27.2
1994 245 13.0 18.8 29.4
1995 268 12.0 22.3 25.7
1996 268 12.0 22.3 25.7
1997 263 12.0 21.9 24.7
1998 259 11.0 23.5 29.3
1999 239 11.5 20.8 44.8
2000 238 12.1 19.7 38.2
2001 245 12.0 20.4 34.3
2002 207 12.5 16.6 59.2
2003 207 12.5 16.6 59.2
2004 197 12.9 15.3 79.1
2005 315 17.0 18.5 54.5
2006 305 17.0 17.9 53
2007 327 18.7 17.5 72
2008 336 18.2 18.5 n/a
2009 307 17.2 17.8 93.6
2010 284 20.2 14.0 102.9
2011 257 20.2 12.7 98.8
2012 257 20.2 12.7 98.8
2013 244 19.2 12.7 98.8
2014 240 18.2 13.1 98.8
2015 240 n/a n/a 98.8
2016 244 18.0 13.5 98.8
2017 238 18.0 13.2 98.7
2018 233 18.0 12.9 98.7
2019 248 18.0 13.7 94.8
2020 260 19.0 13.6 86.9
2021 260 18.0 14.4 n/a
2022 255 17.0 15.0 n/a
2023 248 17.0 14.5 60.9
2024 240 17.0 14.1 98.8

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 North Central Junior/High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,726
2022 $12,409
2023 $14,776
2024 $14,281

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Central Junior/High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 452nd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 648th of 1048 Middle schools
 18.8%
Ranks 230th of 836 High schoolsRanks 509th of 867 High schools
 31.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (North Central Junior/High School)65.543.6
 21.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Central Local)66.143.6
 22.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Central Junior/High School)67.271.8
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Central Local)67.871.8
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (North Central Junior/High School)6850
 18%
   8th Grade Science (North Central Local)6850
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Central Junior/High School)60.517.5
 43%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Central Local)60.517.5
 43%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Central Junior/High School)5844.9
 13.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Central Local)5844.9
 13.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course American Government (North Central Junior/High School)85.175.9
 9.2%
   End of Course American Government (North Central Local)85.175.9
 9.2%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (North Central Junior/High School)88.957.7
 31.2%
   End of Course American History (North Central Local)88.957.7
 31.2%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (North Central Junior/High School)8059.3
 20.7%
   End of Course Biology (North Central Local)8059.3
 20.7%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (North Central Junior/High School)7551.9
 23.1%
   End of Course English II (North Central Local)7551.9
 23.1%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (North Central Junior/High School)48.537.9
 10.6%
   End of Course Geometry (North Central Local)48.537.9
 10.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (North Central Junior/High School)77.860
 17.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (North Central Local)77.858.3
 19.5%
   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 Students248248
African American02
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1823
 27.8%
Pacific Islander01
White225221
 1.8%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.8%60.9%
 33.9%


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Students at North Central Junior/High School are 88% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% African American.

North Central Junior/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Central Elementary School

North Central Junior/High School ranks 517th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended North Central Junior/High School.


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