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New Philadelphia City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,843 students in New Philadelphia City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in New Philadelphia City School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,655 Schools
# Students
2,843 Students
1,684,541 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
94,094 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
New Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 929 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#294 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Graduation Rate
77%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
45,439 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
503 Students
116,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
7%
# Black Students
25 Students
282,148 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,236 Students
1,137,227 Students
% White Students
79%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
100,569 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
158
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
206
124,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
195
117,121
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
120,987
# Students in 3rd Grade:
239
121,540
# Students in 4th Grade:
225
120,595
# Students in 5th Grade:
216
122,439
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
123,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
128,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
130,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
233
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
216
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,286 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,716 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,286
$17,144
Spending / Student
$12,716
$17,092
Best New Philadelphia City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 Ray Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0700
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0700
Grades: 5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
Grades: 4
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
York Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
938 Stonecreek Rd Sw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0770
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0770
Grades: K-1
| 182 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph Welty Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 4th St Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 Providence Ave Sw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0725
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0725
Grades: 2-3
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 Fair Ave Ne
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0715
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0715
Grades: PK-1
| 246 students
Rank: #77.
New Philadelphia High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
343 Ray Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0644
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0644
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
142 24th Dr Ne
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0619
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0619
Grades: PK
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
232 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Philadelphia City School District?
New Philadelphia City School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,843 students.
What is the rank of New Philadelphia City School District?
New Philadelphia City School District is ranked #296 out of 929 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Philadelphia City School District?
79% of New Philadelphia City School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Philadelphia City School District?
New Philadelphia City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is New Philadelphia City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,716 is less than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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