Black River High School vs. Ashland High School
Should I attend Black River High School or Ashland High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Black River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Ashland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 300 students in grades 9-12, Black River High School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 889 students in grades 9-12, Ashland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
300 students
889 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1342 out of 3137 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1067 out of 3137 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
72%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
85
301
Grade 10 Students
83
238
Grade 11 Students
65
168
Grade 12 Students
67
182
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%