Cardington-Lincoln High School is a public high school in Cardington, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools district. The high school has a long-standing and Fierce rivalry with Mount Gilead High School's Indians, five miles northeast of Cardington.
Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, Cardington-lincoln 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cardington-Lincoln High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 71 square miles in Cardington, OH. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardington-lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cardington-lincoln High School's student population of 245 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1868
School Motto
Leading ALL Students to College, Career, and Civic Readiness
School Rankings
Cardington-lincoln High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardington-lincoln High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2470 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardington-lincoln High School's ranking?
Cardington-lincoln High School is ranked #2470 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cardington-lincoln High School often compared to?
Cardington-lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Gilead High School, Highland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cardington-lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Cardington-lincoln High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Cardington-lincoln High School?
245 students attend Cardington-lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cardington-lincoln High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cardington-lincoln High School?
Cardington-lincoln High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cardington-lincoln High School offer ?
Cardington-lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardington-lincoln High School part of?
Cardington-lincoln High School is part of Cardington-Lincoln Local School District.
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