Meigs High School

42091 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 532 students in grades 9-12, Meigs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meigs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Meigs High School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
532 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Meigs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meigs High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2536 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meigs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meigs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
96%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OH.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Meigs High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Meigs High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meigs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meigs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meigs High School's ranking?
Meigs High School is ranked #2536 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Meigs High School often compared to?
Meigs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern High School, Eastern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meigs High School?
The graduation rate of Meigs High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Meigs High School?
532 students attend Meigs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Meigs High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meigs High School?
Meigs High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meigs High School offer ?
Meigs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Meigs High School part of?
Meigs High School is part of Meigs Local School District.

School Reviews

5   12/8/2023
compare to the schools I have been too this school is an improvement.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ryan
5   11/22/2010
i am a senior at meigs and i love my school it is awesome...the education is great and the teachers are awesome...meigs high school is a great school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - girlt

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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