Pickerington High School Central

300 Opportunity Way
Pickerington, OH 43147
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,798 students in grades 9-12, Pickerington High School Central ranks in the top 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 45% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pickerington High School Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Pickerington High School Central's student population of 1,798 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,798 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
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School Rankings

Pickerington High School Central ranks within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickerington High School Central is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#1161 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
50%
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76%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pickerington High School Central and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
7%
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Black
35%
17%
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White
47%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Pickerington High School Central and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pickerington High School Central's ranking?
Pickerington High School Central is ranked #1161 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Pickerington High School Central often compared to?
Pickerington High School Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Pickerington High School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pickerington High School Central?
The graduation rate of Pickerington High School Central is 98%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pickerington High School Central?
1,798 students attend Pickerington High School Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pickerington High School Central students are White, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickerington High School Central?
Pickerington High School Central has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pickerington High School Central offer ?
Pickerington High School Central offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pickerington High School Central part of?
Pickerington High School Central is part of Pickerington Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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