Shawnee Middle School/high School

1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 724 students in grades 7-12, Shawnee Middle School/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 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shawnee Middle School/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Shawnee Middle School/high School's student population of 724 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
724 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Shawnee Middle School/high School 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 Shawnee Middle School/high School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1295 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
50%
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65-69%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shawnee Middle School/high School 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
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
84%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Shawnee Middle School/high School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Shawnee Middle School/high School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shawnee Middle School/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shawnee Middle School/high School's ranking?
Shawnee Middle School/high School is ranked #1295 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Shawnee Middle School/high School often compared to?
Shawnee Middle School/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeastern High School, Northwestern Junior/senior High School, Kenton Ridge 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 50% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawnee Middle School/high School?
The graduation rate of Shawnee Middle School/high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Shawnee Middle School/high School?
724 students attend Shawnee Middle School/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Shawnee Middle School/high School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Middle School/high School?
Shawnee Middle School/high School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shawnee Middle School/high School offer ?
Shawnee Middle School/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Shawnee Middle School/high School part of?
Shawnee Middle School/high School is part of Clark-Shawnee Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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