Timken High School (Closed 2016)

Serving 1,168 students in grades 9-12, Timken 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 was 66% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,168 students

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(14-15)
66%
68%
(14-15)
71%
74%
Hispanic
3%
8%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
41%
17%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
43%
65%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
57%
0.64

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(14-15)
85%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
42%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%

Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Timken High School?
The graduation rate of Timken High School is 85%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 81%.
How many students attend Timken High School?
1,168 students attend Timken High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Timken High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Timken High School offer ?
Timken High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Timken High School part of?
Timken High School is part of Canton City School District.

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