Jesup Wakeman Scott High School is a public high school located in the Old West End neighborhood of Toledo, Ohio. It is part of Toledo Public Schools. It was named for a former editor of The Toledo Blade from 1844 to 1847.
Serving 754 students in grades 9-12, Jesup W. Scott 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jesup W. Scott High School serves the northeast part of Toledo, OH, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jesup W. Scott High School's student population of 754 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
754 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jesup W. Scott 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 Jesup W. Scott High School is 0.29, 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
#3116 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.9%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesup W. Scott High School's ranking?
Jesup W. Scott High School is ranked #3116 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Jesup W. Scott High School often compared to?
Jesup W. Scott High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers High School, Start High School, Bowsher High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jesup W. Scott High School?
The graduation rate of Jesup W. Scott High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Jesup W. Scott High School?
754 students attend Jesup W. Scott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Jesup W. Scott High School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jesup W. Scott High School?
Jesup W. Scott High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jesup W. Scott High School offer ?
Jesup W. Scott High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jesup W. Scott High School part of?
Jesup W. Scott High School is part of Toledo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Jesup W. Scott High School located?
Jesup W. Scott High School is located in the Olde Towne neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Olde Towne.
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