Is Caldwell High School a good school?

Caldwell High School ranks 623 rd of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Caldwell High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 231 students attended Caldwell High School.

What is the racial makeup of Caldwell High School?

Students at Caldwell High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Caldwell High School?

Caldwell High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Caldwell Elementary School

Caldwell High School

Summary:

Caldwell High School is a public high school located in Caldwell, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 209 students. The school is part of the Caldwell Exempted Village School District, which is ranked 555 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caldwell High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 96% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally below the state average across various subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.8% in Algebra I to 60.6% in American Government. However, the school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.4% to 98.1% in recent years. Concerning trends include increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.2% in 2019-2020 to 38.6% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Buffalo Campus, Caldwell High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population. However, Buffalo Campus outperforms Caldwell High School on state test scores, indicating that factors beyond socioeconomic status may be influencing academic achievement. Caldwell High School's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 286 out of 769 Ohio high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 623 out of 864 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

516 Fairground St
Caldwell, OH 43724-1175

(740) 732-5634

District: Caldwell Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
623^rd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,276

Feeder schools for Caldwell High School:

Elementary:

Caldwell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 231

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Caldwell High School ranks worse than 72.1% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Caldwell High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), two or more races (1.7%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caldwell High School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Caldwell High School employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caldwell High School is $16,276.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caldwell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell High School 623^rd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Caldwell High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Caldwell Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell Exempted Village 555^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Caldwell High School

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Rank History for all students at Caldwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	50.34	382^nd	681	43.9%
2005	42.07	489^th	689	29.0%
2006	57.04	367^th	696	47.3%
2007	62.15	349^th	756	53.8%
2008	67.43	244^th	767	68.2%
2009	63.58	342^nd	791	56.8%
2010	58.84	450^th	819	45.1%
2011	61.92	411^th	818	49.8%
2012	66.20	328^th	832	60.6%
2013	63.40	330^th	767	57.0%
2014	65.98	286^th	769	62.8%
2015	60.31	331^st	778	57.5%
2016	53.73	402^nd	784	48.7%
2017	39.34	513^th	773	33.6%
2018	43.74	520^th	800	35.0%
2019	38.53	578^th	836	30.9%
2021	33.09	579^th	819	29.3%
2022	38.33	556^th	836	33.5%
2023	33.49	603^rd	867	30.4%
2024	28.64	623^rd	864	27.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Caldwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.88	554^th	614	9.8%
2024	12.15	580^th	598	3.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	47.94	430^th	758	43.3%
2019	42.06	526^th	779	32.5%
2021	13.29	662^nd	763	13.2%
2022	36.75	544^th	773	29.6%
2023	14.93	681^st	805	15.4%
2024	26.09	634^th	822	22.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Caldwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	28.35	592^nd	751	21.2%
2019	31.62	606^th	781	22.4%
2021	28.28	589^th	775	24.0%
2022	54.69	404^th	794	49.1%
2023	38.06	560^th	813	31.1%
2024	34.50	574^th	798	28.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Caldwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.32	524^th	628	16.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Caldwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	39.46	493^rd	763	35.4%
2019	35.63	584^th	792	26.3%
2021	46.12	444^th	778	42.9%
2022	23.83	637^th	808	21.2%
2023	32.67	591^st	819	27.8%
2024	21.24	648^th	816	20.6%

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Rank History for White students at Caldwell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	23.61	584^th	718	18.7%
2019	30.78	584^th	739	21.0%
2021	29.95	551^st	727	24.2%
2022	28.09	582^nd	749	22.3%
2023	20.84	625^th	756	17.3%
2024	16.48	641^st	754	15.0%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a student
Monday, October 29, 2018

During my time, I had a tremendous amount of disgust for the math program. The middle school math teacher taught me nothing during my two years in pre algebra. I spent most of my first semester of algebra I learning pre algebra things I would need to be able to do algebra I. That did not help me pass state tests, and I struggled in geometry because I didn't know the building blocks. The English department is another story. I got a lot out of my freshman English class, but not so much sophomore. Same with science. I didn't learn anything in physical science, but I had an outstanding biology teacher. My lack of knowledge in the physical science realm has set me at a disadvantage in the science classes I'm taking now. The history teachers were very good, and I can't complain. The choir is an outstanding program. For a school that size, it is top notch and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The instrumental program was good, but a lack of authority, focus, and nurturing talent caused me to fall behind when furthering my music education. Above all, I cherish the people in the school that I met, not the academics. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Caldwell High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	346	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	348
1989	335	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	336
1990	316	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	319
1991	324	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	325
1992	335	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
1993	354	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	356
1994	386	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	387
1995	406	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	407
1996	406	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	407
1997	415	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	416
1998	398	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	398
1999	372	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	372
2000	339	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	339
2001	347	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	347
2002	336	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	336
2003	336	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	336
2004	329	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	330
2005	302	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	302
2006	311	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	311
2007	300	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	301
2008	312	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	314
2009	311	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	313
2010	188	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	188
2011	200	0	0	1	0	0	0	201
2012	176	0	0	1	0	0	1	178
2013	167	0	0	1	0	0	1	169
2014	180	0	0	2	0	0	0	182
2015	183	2	0	0	0	0	0	185
2016	180	2	0	0	1	0	0	183
2017	184	1	2	0	0	0	2	189
2018	183	0	1	3	0	0	1	188
2019	188	0	3	1	0	0	1	193
2020	163	0	2	1	0	0	1	167
2021	171	0	1	2	0	0	0	174
2022	202	0	2	5	0	0	1	210
2023	202	0	0	3	0	0	4	209
2024	224	0	0	2	1	0	4	231

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 Caldwell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	348	18.0	19.3	0
1989	336	15.0	22.4	n/a
1990	319	15.2	20.9	n/a
1991	325	15.2	21.3	n/a
1992	337	17.1	19.7	14.5
1993	356	16.5	21.6	14.3
1994	387	17.3	22.4	14.7
1995	407	17.8	22.9	15.7
1996	407	17.8	22.9	15.7
1997	416	18.8	22.1	11.8
1998	398	18.8	21.2	8.3
1999	372	18.8	19.8	12.1
2000	339	20.5	16.5	9.1
2001	347	20.5	16.9	9.8
2002	336	20.8	16.2	20.8
2003	336	20.8	16.2	20.8
2004	330	18.8	17.6	16.4
2005	302	20.7	14.6	17.2
2006	311	17.1	18.2	20.6
2007	301	18.8	16.0	21.9
2008	314	16.0	19.6	n/a
2009	313	16.0	19.6	24.3
2010	188	16.6	11.3	30.9
2011	201	17.0	11.8	34.8
2012	178	14.7	12.0	41.6
2013	169	17.0	9.9	43.8
2014	182	17.0	10.7	37.9
2015	185	n/a	n/a	41.6
2016	183	15.0	12.2	44.3
2017	189	15.0	12.6	48.1
2018	188	15.0	12.5	47.9
2019	193	16.0	12.0	45.6
2020	167	15.0	11.1	44.3
2021	174	15.0	11.6	n/a
2022	210	18.0	11.6	n/a
2023	209	18.0	11.6	39.2
2024	231	18.2	12.6	48.9

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 Caldwell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	348	18.0	19.3	0
1989	336	15.0	22.4	n/a
1990	319	15.2	20.9	n/a
1991	325	15.2	21.3	n/a
1992	337	17.1	19.7	14.5
1993	356	16.5	21.6	14.3
1994	387	17.3	22.4	14.7
1995	407	17.8	22.9	15.7
1996	407	17.8	22.9	15.7
1997	416	18.8	22.1	11.8
1998	398	18.8	21.2	8.3
1999	372	18.8	19.8	12.1
2000	339	20.5	16.5	9.1
2001	347	20.5	16.9	9.8
2002	336	20.8	16.2	20.8
2003	336	20.8	16.2	20.8
2004	330	18.8	17.6	16.4
2005	302	20.7	14.6	17.2
2006	311	17.1	18.2	20.6
2007	301	18.8	16.0	21.9
2008	314	16.0	19.6	n/a
2009	313	16.0	19.6	24.3
2010	188	16.6	11.3	30.9
2011	201	17.0	11.8	34.8
2012	178	14.7	12.0	41.6
2013	169	17.0	9.9	43.8
2014	182	17.0	10.7	37.9
2015	185	n/a	n/a	41.6
2016	183	15.0	12.2	44.3
2017	189	15.0	12.6	48.1
2018	188	15.0	12.5	47.9
2019	193	16.0	12.0	45.6
2020	167	15.0	11.1	44.3
2021	174	15.0	11.6	n/a
2022	210	18.0	11.6	n/a
2023	209	18.0	11.6	39.2
2024	231	18.2	12.6	48.9

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 Caldwell High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,642
2022	$14,737
2023	$16,530
2024	$16,276

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caldwell High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 578^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 603^rd of 867 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Caldwell High School)	88.1	63.9	24.2%
End of Course American Government (Caldwell Exempted Village)	88.1	63.9	24.2%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Caldwell High School)	69	71.2	2.2%
End of Course American History (Caldwell Exempted Village)	69	71.2	2.2%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Caldwell High School)	63.3	53.3	10%
End of Course Biology (Caldwell Exempted Village)	63.3	53.3	10%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Caldwell High School)	48.3	47.2	1.1%
End of Course English II (Caldwell Exempted Village)	48.3	47.2	1.1%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Caldwell High School)	19.6	18.7	0.9%
End of Course Geometry (Caldwell Exempted Village)	19.6	18.7	0.9%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Caldwell High School)	43.3	27.8	15.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Caldwell Exempted Village)	43.3	53.3	10%
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	193	209	8.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	188	202	7.4%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.6%	39.2%	6.4%

Schools Near Caldwell High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (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 (2024)
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 American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	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
Caldwell High School	Public	9-12	516 Fairground St	Caldwell	43724	Noble County	Caldwell Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 732-5634	231	18	12.6	48.9%	224 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	28.6	623^rd of 864 public high schools	27.9%		33.5	603^rd of 867 public high schools	30.4%	20	60.6	56.6	52.9	55.6	13.0	7.8	$16,276
Shenandoah High School	Public	9-12	49346 Seneca Lake Rd	Sarahsville	43779	Noble County	Noble Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 732-2361	251	22	11.5	50.2%	248 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	44.5	512^th of 864 public high schools	40.7%		49.7	471^st of 867 public high schools	45.7%	41	73.9	71.6	55.2	73.3	21.7	20.5	$21,597
Buffalo Campus	Public	10-12	57090 Vocational Rd	Senecaville	43780	Guernsey County	Mid-East Career and Technology Centers	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 685-2516	319	26	12.2	61.4%	308 (96.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)
Meadowbrook High School	Public	9-12	58615 Marietta Rd	Byesville	43723	Guernsey County	Rolling Hills Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 685-2566	426	29	14.9		404 (94.8%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	36.9	573^rd of 864 public high schools	33.7%		49.4	475^th of 867 public high schools	45.2%	98	79.6	64.3	51.9	54.9	16.9	14.4	$11,866
Fort Frye High School	Public	9-12	420 Fifth St	Beverly	45715	Washington County	Fort Frye Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 984-2376	249	20	12.4	70.3%	243 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	74.1	149^th of 864 public high schools	82.8%		72	168^th of 867 public high schools	80.6%	19	84.0	87.0	80.8	75.0	52.2	80.4	$15,625
Waterford High School	Public	9-12	330 Main Street	Waterford	45786	Washington County	Wolf Creek Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 984-2373	177	16	10.9	39.0%	169 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	56	387^th of 864 public high schools	55.2%		64	285^th of 867 public high schools	67.1%	102	70.6	80.4	66.0	71.2	41.0	50.0	$16,654
BlueSky Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	12	330 Main & High Street	Waterford	45786	Washington County	Wolf Creek Local	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(740) 984-2373	3	0			3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Morgan High School	Public	9-12	800 Raider Dr	McConnelsville	43756	Morgan County	Morgan Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 962-2944	513	40	12.8	86.9%	456 (88.9%)	15 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.6%)	56.4	382^nd of 864 public high schools	55.8%		52.1	439^th of 867 public high schools	49.4%	57	79.4	78.0	72.4	76.4	17.0	51.2	$14,918

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