Serving 748 students in grades 9-12, New Philadelphia 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Philadelphia High School's student population of 748 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
748 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
New Philadelphia 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 New Philadelphia High School is 0.39, 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
#1911 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
75%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
The Fighting Quakers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Philadelphia High School's ranking?
New Philadelphia High School is ranked #1911 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are New Philadelphia High School often compared to?
New Philadelphia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Philadelphia High School?
The graduation rate of New Philadelphia High School is 80%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend New Philadelphia High School?
748 students attend New Philadelphia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of New Philadelphia High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Philadelphia High School?
New Philadelphia High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Philadelphia High School offer ?
New Philadelphia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Philadelphia High School part of?
New Philadelphia High School is part of New Philadelphia City School District.
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