Top Rankings
Whitehall City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,472 students in Whitehall City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Whitehall City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
3,472 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whitehall City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#652 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)42.4%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
32%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
42%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
16%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,295 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,182 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$49 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,295
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,182
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Whitehall City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Etna Road Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4531 Etna Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5400
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5400
Gr: 2-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Beechwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5300
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5300
Gr: 2-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Kae Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5600
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5600
Gr: PK-1 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Rosemore Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Langley Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5200
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Whitehall Yearling High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 S Yearling Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5100
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitehall City School District?
Whitehall City School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,472 students.
What is the rank of Whitehall City School District?
Whitehall City School District is ranked #670 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitehall City School District?
42% of Whitehall City School District students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitehall City School District?
Whitehall City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Whitehall City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,182 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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