Serving 108 students in grades 9-12, Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)'s student population of 108 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2949 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
79%
17%
White
16%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)'s ranking?
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) is ranked #2949 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)?
The graduation rate of Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) is 20%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)?
108 students attend Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) students are Black, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf)?
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) offer ?
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) part of?
Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) is part of Buckeye United School District.
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