Serving 494 students in grades 9-12, Townsend Community 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 31% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Townsend Community School's student population of 494 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Townsend Community School 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 Townsend Community School is 0.49, 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
#3034 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
31%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)88.1%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Townsend Community School's ranking?
Townsend Community School is ranked #3034 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Townsend Community School?
The graduation rate of Townsend Community School is 31%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Townsend Community School?
494 students attend Townsend Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Townsend Community School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Townsend Community School?
Townsend Community School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Townsend Community School offer ?
Townsend Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Townsend Community School part of?
Townsend Community School is part of Townsend Community School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great school. Fits the needs of the students
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