Austintown Fitch High School is a public high school in Austintown, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Austintown Local School District. Athletic teams compete as the Austintown Fitch Falcons in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the All-American Conference.
Serving 1,235 students in grades 9-12, Fitch High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fitch High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Youngstown, OH, covering approximately 25.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fitch High School's student population of 1,235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,235 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fitch High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fitch High School is 0.47, 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
#1349 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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)34.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Scarlet
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fitch High School's ranking?
Fitch High School is ranked #1349 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fitch High School often compared to?
Fitch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boardman High School, Western Reserve High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fitch High School?
The graduation rate of Fitch High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Fitch High School?
1,235 students attend Fitch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Fitch High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fitch High School?
Fitch High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fitch High School offer ?
Fitch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fitch High School part of?
Fitch High School is part of Austintown Local Schools.
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