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London High School vs. Jonathan Alder High School

Should you attend London High School or Jonathan Alder High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
London High School
336 Elm St
London, OH 43140
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Jonathan Alder High School
9200 Us Route 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Jonathan Alder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 650 students in grades 9-12, London High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 671 students in grades 9-12, Jonathan Alder High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
650 students
671 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at London High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jonathan Alder High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at London High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jonathan Alder High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at London High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jonathan Alder High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at London High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the London City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Alder High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2283 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
#666 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of London High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jonathan Alder High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
65-69%
(Top 30% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at London High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the London City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jonathan Alder High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
75-79%
(Top 20% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at London High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the London City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jonathan Alder High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in OH)
80-84%
(Top 20% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at London High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the London City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jonathan Alder High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
≥95%
(Top 10% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of London High School with the average graduation rate observed in the London City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jonathan Alder High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of London High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jonathan Alder High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
188
166
Grade 10 Students
145
195
Grade 11 Students
161
154
Grade 12 Students
156
156

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at London High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the London City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jonathan Alder High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at London High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the London City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jonathan Alder High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at London High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the London City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jonathan Alder High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at London High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the London City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jonathan Alder High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at London High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the London City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jonathan Alder High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.28
This chart showcases the diversity score of London High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the London City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jonathan Alder High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at London High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the London City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jonathan Alder High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at London High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the London City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jonathan Alder High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jonathan Alder Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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