Summary:
Pickerington High School Central is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pickerington, Ohio, part of the Pickerington Local School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted in recent years, currently at 42.98% White, 37.39% African American, 6.03% Hispanic, 6.31% Asian, and 6.97% two or more races.
Pickerington High School Central is a high-performing school, with consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 97.3% to 98.9% over the past five years, significantly exceeding the state average. The school's performance on Ohio State Tests is generally strong, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in subjects like American Government, American History, Biology, and English II. However, the school's performance in Geometry and Algebra I is relatively lower. Pickerington High School Central has also shown strong performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and English Language Learners, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups. Despite these strengths, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.7% in 2019-2020 to 40.4% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.
Compared to the nearby Eastland Career Center, Pickerington High School Central has a more diverse student population, higher spending per student, and a higher student-teacher ratio. However, the available data does not provide a comprehensive comparison of academic performance or other key metrics between the two schools. Overall, Pickerington High School Central is a strong school with several strengths, but it also faces challenges that require continued monitoring and targeted interventions to address.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Pickerington Local
SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 864 Ohio High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,604
Feeder schools for Pickerington High School Central:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.4
Number of students: 1,738
Racial breakdown:
African American:
40.3%
White:
39.4%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Asian:
6.9%
Hispanic:
6.3%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.6%
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