Caldwell High School is a public high school in Caldwell, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Caldwell Exempted Village School District. Their nickname is the Redskins. They are members of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
Serving 231 students in grades 9-12, Caldwell 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caldwell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Caldwell High School's student population of 231 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Caldwell High 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 Caldwell High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2170 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caldwell High School's ranking?
Caldwell High School is ranked #2170 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Caldwell High School often compared to?
Caldwell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shenandoah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caldwell High School?
The graduation rate of Caldwell High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Caldwell High School?
231 students attend Caldwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Caldwell High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caldwell High School?
Caldwell High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Caldwell High School offer ?
Caldwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caldwell High School part of?
Caldwell High School is part of Caldwell Exempted Village School District.
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