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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 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,822 students in New Philadelphia City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in New Philadelphia City School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,538 Schools
# Students
2,822 Students
1,643,345 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
96,787 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
New Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 897 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 897 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,978 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
44,114 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
450 Students
108,976 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
6%
# Black Students
31 Students
276,234 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,265 Students
1,114,778 Students
% White Students
80%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,473 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
95,789 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
128
29,523
# Students in K Grade:
183
113,759
# Students in 1st Grade:
198
121,300
# Students in 2nd Grade:
245
121,085
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
120,128
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
121,895
# Students in 5th Grade:
220
122,860
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
127,564
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
130,277
# Students in 8th Grade:
204
132,120
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
137,209
# Students in 10th Grade:
235
130,730
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
117,462
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
117,433
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,624 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,783. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,760 is less than the state median of $14,829. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$15 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$14 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,624
$15,783
Spending / Student
$12,760
$14,829
Best New Philadelphia City School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 Ray Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0700
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0700
Grades: 5
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph Welty Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 4th St Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
Grades: 6-8
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
232 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0755
Grades: 4
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
New Philadelphia High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
343 Ray Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0644
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0644
Grades: 9-12
| 758 students
Rank: n/an/a
470 Fair Ave Ne
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0715
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0715
Grades: PK-1
| 220 students
142 24th Dr Ne
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0619
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0619
Grades: PK
| 93 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
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
938 Stonecreek Rd Sw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0770
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0770
Grades: K-1
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Philadelphia City School District?
New Philadelphia City School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,822 students.
What is the rank of New Philadelphia City School District?
New Philadelphia City School District is ranked #225 out of 897 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
80% of New Philadelphia City School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is New Philadelphia City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,760 is less than the state median of $14,829. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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