Ayersville High School

Summary:

Ayersville High School is a public high school located in Defiance, Ohio, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 346 students. The school is part of the Ayersville Local District, which is ranked 88 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ayersville High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Ohio, with rankings ranging from 53 to 165 out of 800-864 schools over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance, and its students consistently outperform the state average on Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Ayersville High School has an exceptional four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.4% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (45.38%), the school's low-income students consistently perform at a high level, with the school ranking 2nd out of 805 Ohio high schools for this subgroup in the 2022-2023 school year.

The closest comparable school to Ayersville High School is the Four County Career Center, located approximately 15 miles away. While the Four County Career Center serves a larger student population of 857 students, it has a similar racial makeup, with 91.95% white students and 6.77% Hispanic students. However, the Four County Career Center has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (35.01%) compared to Ayersville High School (45.38%), and a lower student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8, compared to Ayersville High School's ratio of 17.8. This suggests that Ayersville High School may be serving a higher proportion of students from low-income backgrounds while still achieving exceptional academic performance and graduation rates, which is a testament to the school's effective strategies and resources.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 28046 Watson Rd
       Defiance, OH  43512-8851


(419) 395-1111

District: Ayersville Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,957 Help


Feeder schools for Ayersville High School:

Elementary:    Ayersville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ayersville High School ranks better than 87.5% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ayersville High School ranks better than 80.9% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ayersville 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 (86.1%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ayersville High School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ayersville High School is $11,957.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ayersville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ayersville High School 131st of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Ayersville High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ayersville High School 165th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Ayersville High School in the ranking list.)

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Ayersville Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Ayersville Local 88th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ayersville High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ayersville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 87.93 10th 925 98.9%
2012 79.64 138th 989 86.0%
2013 76.09 220th 1001 78.0%
2014 79.61 133rd 1008 86.8%
2015 67.70 355th 1035 65.7%
2016 74.94 245th 1050 76.7%
2017 86.52 90th 1038 91.3%
2018 79.70 174th 1010 82.8%
2021 84.73 132nd 1037 87.3%
2022 88.31 81st 1017 92.0%
2023 85.01 121st 1048 88.5%
2024 84.49 131st 1046 87.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ayersville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.33 293rd 924 68.3%
2023 75.82 174th 974 82.1%
2024 60.35 396th 989 60.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ayersville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.06 181st 897 79.8%
2021 85.62 96th 910 89.5%
2022 87.55 68th 925 92.6%
2023 79.75 164th 943 82.6%
2024 81.56 142nd 942 84.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ayersville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.24 160th 916 82.5%
2021 79.77 161st 924 82.6%
2022 84.87 117th 946 87.6%
2023 87.49 75th 963 92.2%
2024 85.68 99th 958 89.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ayersville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.34 203rd 781 74.0%
2021 82.68 104th 781 86.7%
2022 87.06 68th 809 91.6%
2023 84.41 81st 805 89.9%
2024 83.48 104th 795 86.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ayersville High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Ayersville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.58 315th 681 53.7%
2005 69.93 200th 689 71.0%
2006 60.46 313th 696 55.0%
2007 73.70 141st 756 81.3%
2008 73.93 142nd 767 81.5%
2009 71.46 194th 791 75.5%
2010 77.23 96th 819 88.3%
2011 74.52 140th 818 82.9%
2012 69.63 244th 832 70.7%
2013 73.33 138th 767 82.0%
2014 71.08 182nd 769 76.3%
2015 68.77 186th 778 76.1%
2016 78.79 53rd 784 93.2%
2017 76.87 91st 773 88.2%
2018 70.91 159th 800 80.1%
2019 76.46 104th 836 87.6%
2021 80.11 62nd 819 92.4%
2022 81.72 58th 836 93.1%
2023 82.45 63rd 867 92.7%
2024 72.86 165th 864 80.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ayersville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.34 116th 758 84.7%
2019 85.00 37th 779 95.3%
2021 76.37 91st 763 88.1%
2023 97.69 2nd 805 99.8%
2024 94.59 9th 822 98.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Ayersville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.52 113th 751 85.0%
2019 74.42 165th 781 78.9%
2021 79.64 97th 775 87.5%
2022 85.28 55th 794 93.1%
2023 86.32 50th 813 93.8%
2024 76.78 151st 798 81.1%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Ayersville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.71 195th 606 67.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Ayersville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.38 245th 763 67.9%
2019 78.41 125th 792 84.2%
2021 87.02 42nd 778 94.6%
2022 84.54 65th 808 92.0%
2023 79.76 123rd 819 85.0%
2024 73.99 184th 816 77.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Ayersville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.11 198th 718 72.4%
2019 73.45 169th 739 77.1%
2021 82.30 73rd 727 90.0%
2022 85.05 60th 749 92.0%
2023 78.93 121st 756 84.0%
2024 76.65 154th 754 79.6%
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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.

Ayersville High School Test Scores
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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ayersville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 478 9 5 24 1 n/a n/a 0 517
1989 458 10 6 25 1 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 411 9 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1991 411 5 4 36 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1992 410 5 5 36 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1993 375 6 3 40 1 n/a n/a 2 427
1994 399 8 3 44 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1995 425 7 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1996 425 7 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1997 428 3 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 418 7 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 418 4 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 426 4 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 446 4 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 285 4 0 16 0 n/a n/a 9 314
2003 285 4 0 16 0 n/a n/a 9 314
2004 297 3 0 19 0 n/a n/a 11 330
2005 296 8 0 24 0 n/a n/a 8 336
2006 301 5 1 18 0 n/a n/a 6 331
2007 279 4 1 16 0 n/a n/a 6 306
2008 250 8 2 12 0 n/a n/a 8 280
2009 240 6 3 9 0 n/a n/a 14 272
2010 215 6 0 13 0 n/a n/a 14 248
2011 342 5 3 33 0 1 7 0 391
2012 340 2 0 33 0 0 7 0 382
2013 325 1 0 39 0 0 6 0 371
2014 321 3 0 37 0 0 6 0 367
2015 292 3 0 41 0 0 3 0 339
2016 303 3 0 40 0 0 1 0 347
2017 310 3 1 39 0 0 0 0 353
2018 297 3 2 32 1 0 1 0 336
2019 218 1 1 21 1 0 0 0 242
2020 189 2 2 23 1 0 2 0 219
2021 295 1 4 29 1 0 4 0 334
2022 292 1 4 32 1 0 8 0 338
2023 303 1 3 29 1 1 8 0 346
2024 291 1 1 34 1 1 9 0 338

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 Ayersville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 32.0 16.1 0
1989 500 31.0 16.1 n/a
1990 450 30.7 14.6 n/a
1991 458 30.2 15.1 n/a
1992 458 24.1 19.0 9.6
1993 427 26.9 15.9 11.5
1994 454 30.0 15.1 8.8
1995 470 27.0 17.4 8.1
1996 470 27.0 17.4 8.1
1997 460 27.3 16.8 7
1998 450 27.9 16.1 9.8
1999 439 29.0 15.1 14.6
2000 447 30.0 14.9 14.5
2001 467 30.0 15.6 15.6
2002 314 22.7 13.8 25.6
2003 314 22.7 13.8 25.6
2004 330 23.5 14.0 30.4
2005 336 22.0 15.3 36.6
2006 331 21.0 15.8 45.5
2007 306 25.2 12.1 51.7
2008 280 16.6 16.9 n/a
2009 272 17.6 15.5 82.2
2010 248 19.2 12.8 104.7
2011 391 27.0 14.4 66.5
2012 382 27.7 13.7 78.3
2013 371 28.0 13.2 69
2014 367 27.6 13.2 65.4
2015 339 n/a n/a 68.4
2016 347 22.0 15.7 64.6
2017 353 22.0 16.0 58.1
2018 336 19.4 17.3 47.3
2019 242 13.9 17.3 72.3
2020 219 11.2 19.5 81.7
2021 334 20.4 16.3 n/a
2022 338 19.4 17.4 n/a
2023 346 19.4 17.8 45.4
2024 338 20.5 16.4 56.2

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 Ayersville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 32.0 16.1 0
1989 500 31.0 16.1 n/a
1990 450 30.7 14.6 n/a
1991 458 30.2 15.1 n/a
1992 458 24.1 19.0 9.6
1993 427 26.9 15.9 11.5
1994 454 30.0 15.1 8.8
1995 470 27.0 17.4 8.1
1996 470 27.0 17.4 8.1
1997 460 27.3 16.8 7
1998 450 27.9 16.1 9.8
1999 439 29.0 15.1 14.6
2000 447 30.0 14.9 14.5
2001 467 30.0 15.6 15.6
2002 314 22.7 13.8 25.6
2003 314 22.7 13.8 25.6
2004 330 23.5 14.0 30.4
2005 336 22.0 15.3 36.6
2006 331 21.0 15.8 45.5
2007 306 25.2 12.1 51.7
2008 280 16.6 16.9 n/a
2009 272 17.6 15.5 82.2
2010 248 19.2 12.8 104.7
2011 391 27.0 14.4 66.5
2012 382 27.7 13.7 78.3
2013 371 28.0 13.2 69
2014 367 27.6 13.2 65.4
2015 339 n/a n/a 68.4
2016 347 22.0 15.7 64.6
2017 353 22.0 16.0 58.1
2018 336 19.4 17.3 47.3
2019 242 13.9 17.3 72.3
2020 219 11.2 19.5 81.7
2021 334 20.4 16.3 n/a
2022 338 19.4 17.4 n/a
2023 346 19.4 17.8 45.4
2024 338 20.5 16.4 56.2

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 Ayersville High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,268
2022 $11,450
2023 $11,205
2024 $11,957

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ayersville High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 836 High schoolsRanks 63rd of 867 High schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Ayersville High School)87.585.2
 2.3%
   End of Course American Government (Ayersville Local)87.585.2
 2.3%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Ayersville High School)98.490
 8.4%
   End of Course American History (Ayersville Local)98.488.2
 10.2%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Ayersville High School)96.994.7
 2.2%
   End of Course Biology (Ayersville Local)9793.1
 3.9%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Ayersville High School)87.184.3
 2.8%
   End of Course English II (Ayersville Local)87.382.7
 4.6%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Ayersville High School)51.759.4
 7.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Ayersville Local)52.558.5
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Ayersville High School)85.193.9
 8.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ayersville Local)88.793.9
 5.2%
   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 Students242346
 43%
African American11
American Indian11
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2129
 38.1%
Pacific Islander01
White218303
 39%
Two or More Races08
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.3%45.4%
 26.9%


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Ayersville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ayersville Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended Ayersville High School.

Ayersville High School ranks 165th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ayersville High School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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