Serving 240 students in grades 9-12, Newcomerstown 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 50-54% (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 11% 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: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newcomerstown High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 79.5 square miles in Newcomerstown, OH. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 6 miles, and the furthest edge located 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newcomerstown High School's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 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 ↓
School Rankings
Newcomerstown 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 Newcomerstown High School is 0.21, 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
#2359 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)
50-54%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
17%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcomerstown High School's ranking?
Newcomerstown High School is ranked #2359 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Newcomerstown High School often compared to?
Newcomerstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Valley 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomerstown High School?
The graduation rate of Newcomerstown High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Newcomerstown High School?
240 students attend Newcomerstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Newcomerstown High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcomerstown High School?
Newcomerstown High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newcomerstown High School offer ?
Newcomerstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newcomerstown High School part of?
Newcomerstown High School is part of Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District.
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