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Whiteoak High School

Summary:

Whiteoak High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Mowrystown, Ohio, with a student population of 173. The school is part of the Bright Local School District, which is ranked 386 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whiteoak High School has several notable strengths, including consistently high graduation rates reaching 100% in recent years, which is a significant achievement compared to the state average. However, the school has also seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.2% in 2019-2020 to 23.2% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school performs well in American History and Biology but struggles in Geometry and Algebra I, where proficiency rates are lower than the state average. With 76.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Whiteoak High School serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may impact the school's academic performance.

Interestingly, Whiteoak High School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (95.95%) compared to the state average, which may limit students' exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. The nearby Southern Hills Career Technical Center has a similar racial composition but a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student body. Additionally, Whiteoak High School's spending per student, at $9,019 for the 2018-2019 school year, is lower than the state average, which may limit the school's ability to provide comprehensive educational resources and support for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 44 North High Street
       Mowrystown, OH  45155

(937) 442-2241

District: Bright Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
555th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,688 Help


Feeder schools for Whiteoak High School:

Elementary:    Bright Elementary School
Middle:    Whiteoak Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
Hispanic:
1.8%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whiteoak High School ranks worse than 64.2% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.39. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Whiteoak 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 (95.8%), Hispanic (1.8%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whiteoak High School is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whiteoak High School is $16,688.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whiteoak High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whiteoak High School 555th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Whiteoak High School in the ranking list.)

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Bright Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Bright Local 386th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whiteoak High School

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Rank History for all students at Whiteoak High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.95 359th 681 47.3%
2005 50.18 415th 689 39.8%
2006 32.94 574th 696 17.5%
2007 47.31 540th 756 28.6%
2008 51.08 505th 767 34.2%
2009 57.34 459th 791 42.0%
2010 49.75 577th 819 29.5%
2011 54.15 541st 818 33.9%
2012 66.84 312th 832 62.5%
2013 58.52 418th 767 45.5%
2014 39.89 612th 769 20.4%
2015 23.58 661st 778 15.0%
2016 36.56 591st 784 24.6%
2017 38.53 525th 773 32.1%
2018 40.42 557th 800 30.4%
2019 49.25 488th 836 41.6%
2021 46.04 461st 819 43.7%
2022 58.85 334th 836 60.0%
2023 44.27 520th 867 40.0%
2024 39.39 555th 864 35.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whiteoak High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.06 465th 598 22.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whiteoak High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.57 383rd 758 49.5%
2019 71.73 156th 779 80.0%
2021 54.76 330th 763 56.7%
2022 77.79 98th 773 87.3%
2023 56.16 361st 805 55.2%
2024 50.87 430th 822 47.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Whiteoak High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.22 503rd 751 33.0%
2019 55.98 432nd 781 44.7%
2021 41.38 500th 775 35.5%
2022 53.01 418th 794 47.4%
2023 39.49 548th 813 32.6%
2024 42.65 523rd 798 34.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Whiteoak High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.88 292nd 596 51.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Whiteoak High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.74 543rd 763 28.8%
2019 55.12 412th 792 48.0%
2021 50.35 402nd 778 48.3%
2022 69.17 231st 808 71.4%
2023 48.67 473rd 819 42.2%
2024 37.75 553rd 816 32.2%
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Rank History for White students at Whiteoak High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.10 548th 718 23.7%
2019 46.98 450th 739 39.1%
2021 35.29 504th 727 30.7%
2022 52.74 364th 749 51.4%
2023 34.03 543rd 756 28.2%
2024 29.64 570th 754 24.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Whiteoak High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 317 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1989 320 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1990 340 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1991 331 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1992 364 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 349 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1994 386 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1995 393 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 393 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 402 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 400 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1999 405 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2000 400 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2001 424 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2002 421 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 421 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 423 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 427
2005 288 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 289
2006 289 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2007 256 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2008 277 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 256 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2010 194 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 196
2011 177 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 182
2012 167 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 172
2013 175 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 180
2014 181 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 186
2015 172 0 0 1 1 0 4 0 178
2016 190 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 197
2017 188 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 194
2018 208 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 213
2019 207 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 210
2020 192 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 196
2021 170 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 175
2022 160 1 1 3 0 0 4 0 169
2023 166 1 1 1 0 0 4 0 173
2024 159 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 166

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 Whiteoak High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 318 19.0 16.7 0
1989 322 18.0 17.8 n/a
1990 344 17.9 19.2 n/a
1991 331 18.1 18.2 n/a
1992 367 17.9 20.5 17.4
1993 351 19.6 17.9 16
1994 389 19.2 20.3 17.2
1995 395 20.0 19.8 17
1996 395 20.0 19.8 17
1997 404 19.0 21.3 14.9
1998 404 21.0 19.2 11.9
1999 410 22.5 18.2 16.1
2000 403 23.0 17.5 18.1
2001 428 24.0 17.8 20.3
2002 423 23.0 18.4 19.1
2003 423 23.0 18.4 19.1
2004 427 22.0 19.4 19.3
2005 289 13.5 21.4 34.7
2006 289 16.0 18.1 44.3
2007 257 17.8 14.4 46.3
2008 277 16.8 16.5 n/a
2009 258 15.1 17.1 53.5
2010 196 16.6 11.7 82.1
2011 182 14.6 12.4 76.4
2012 172 15.1 11.3 86.6
2013 180 13.0 13.8 85.6
2014 186 13.5 13.7 90.3
2015 178 n/a n/a 87.1
2016 197 12.0 16.4 80.7
2017 194 12.0 16.1 88.1
2018 213 12.4 17.1 85
2019 210 12.4 16.9 83.3
2020 196 12.4 15.8 83.7
2021 175 12.0 14.5 n/a
2022 169 12.5 13.5 n/a
2023 173 11.5 15.0 76.9
2024 166 15.0 11.0 98.2

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 Whiteoak High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 318 19.0 16.7 0
1989 322 18.0 17.8 n/a
1990 344 17.9 19.2 n/a
1991 331 18.1 18.2 n/a
1992 367 17.9 20.5 17.4
1993 351 19.6 17.9 16
1994 389 19.2 20.3 17.2
1995 395 20.0 19.8 17
1996 395 20.0 19.8 17
1997 404 19.0 21.3 14.9
1998 404 21.0 19.2 11.9
1999 410 22.5 18.2 16.1
2000 403 23.0 17.5 18.1
2001 428 24.0 17.8 20.3
2002 423 23.0 18.4 19.1
2003 423 23.0 18.4 19.1
2004 427 22.0 19.4 19.3
2005 289 13.5 21.4 34.7
2006 289 16.0 18.1 44.3
2007 257 17.8 14.4 46.3
2008 277 16.8 16.5 n/a
2009 258 15.1 17.1 53.5
2010 196 16.6 11.7 82.1
2011 182 14.6 12.4 76.4
2012 172 15.1 11.3 86.6
2013 180 13.0 13.8 85.6
2014 186 13.5 13.7 90.3
2015 178 n/a n/a 87.1
2016 197 12.0 16.4 80.7
2017 194 12.0 16.1 88.1
2018 213 12.4 17.1 85
2019 210 12.4 16.9 83.3
2020 196 12.4 15.8 83.7
2021 175 12.0 14.5 n/a
2022 169 12.5 13.5 n/a
2023 173 11.5 15.0 76.9
2024 166 15.0 11.0 98.2

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 Whiteoak High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,019
2022 $15,354
2023 $15,983
2024 $16,688

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whiteoak 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 488th of 836 High schoolsRanks 520th of 867 High schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Whiteoak High School)85.771.7
 14%
   End of Course American Government (Bright Local)85.771.7
 14%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Whiteoak High School)85.754.5
 31.2%
   End of Course American History (Bright Local)8454.5
 29.5%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Whiteoak High School)57.970.6
 12.7%
   End of Course Biology (Bright Local)57.970.6
 12.7%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Whiteoak High School)62.774
 11.3%
   End of Course English II (Bright Local)61.774
 12.3%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Whiteoak High School)37.116.7
 20.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Bright Local)37.116.7
 20.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Whiteoak High School)56.739.5
 17.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bright Local)65.951.8
 14.1%
   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 Students210173
 17.6%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White207166
 19.8%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.3%76.9%
 6.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whiteoak High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended Whiteoak High School.

Students at Whiteoak High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Whiteoak High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bright Elementary School
Middle : Whiteoak Junior High School

Whiteoak High School ranks 555th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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