East Knox High School is a public high school in Howard, Ohio, United States. It is part of the East Knox Local Schools district.
Serving 408 students in grades 7-12, East Knox Junior/senior 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 38% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Knox Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Knox Junior/senior High School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
East Knox Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Knox Junior/senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2138 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Knox Junior/senior High School's ranking?
East Knox Junior/senior High School is ranked #2138 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are East Knox Junior/senior High School often compared to?
East Knox Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Knox Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of East Knox Junior/senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Knox Junior/senior High School?
408 students attend East Knox Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of East Knox Junior/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Knox Junior/senior High School?
East Knox Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Knox Junior/senior High School offer ?
East Knox Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Knox Junior/senior High School part of?
East Knox Junior/senior High School is part of East Knox Local School District.
School Reviews
2 10/20/2015
What can I say... Bullying, teacher abuse, IEP compliance issues the list goes on and on. Corruption starts from the Superintendent's office down to biggeted teaching staff. If this wasn't enough, the curriculum is sub par. We didn't even realize how bad it was until we enrolled in another school.
2 3/1/2010
The academic have continued to decline. There is very little music or arts. The bad behavior of the students has frequently made the headlines of the local newspaper. Children are beaten in bathrooms, cafeteria and on buses and administration refuses to care.
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