Rootstown High School is a public high school in Rootstown, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Rootstown Local School District. Their nickname is the Rovers.
Serving 282 students in grades 9-12, Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 27.7 square miles in Rootstown, OH. Most students live within a 3 to 4-mile radius of the school, with typical drive times ranging from 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School's student population of 282 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1884
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is 0.15, 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
#1557 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1991–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rovers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School's ranking?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is ranked #1557 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School often compared to?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterloo High School, Southeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School?
The graduation rate of Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School?
282 students attend Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School offer ?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School part of?
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School is part of Rootstown Local School District.
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