North College Hill High School: A Comprehensive Overview

North College Hill High School is a public high school located in North College Hill, Ohio. This article delves into various aspects of the school, including its rankings, academic performance, facilities, athletic programs, and historical context, providing a comprehensive overview for prospective students, parents, and community members.

Rankings and Academic Performance

North College Hill High School is ranked #13,427-17,901 in the National Rankings. U.S. News & World Report assesses schools based on their performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and how well they prepare students for college. The College Readiness Index is calculated based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.

Subject Proficiency

Ohio administers the Ohio's State Tests to high school students. The school's performance is evaluated against U.S. News & World Report expectations.

Underserved Student Performance

This metric measures proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups. At North College Hill High School, the percentage of underserved students who are proficient is 23.9%, with a gap between the school and state among underserved students of -16.2%.

College-Ready Student Performance

High school students have the option to take AP® exams and IB exams to potentially earn college credit and showcase their ability to handle college-level coursework.

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Test Scores

Test scores are important to look at because they indicate where students are performing compared to grade-level standards. North College Hill High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Ohio with the same grade levels. Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college.

School Data and District Information

School profile information is based on government data. The graduation rate at North College Hill High School is 87%, which is well below the state median. The school employs 28 full-time equivalent teachers.

District Performance

The College Readiness (district average) is 0.0. The percentage of students proficient in Reading (district average) is 25%, in Mathematics is 5%, and in Science is 11%.

Facilities and Consolidation

In 2010, the District's buildings were consolidated within a single campus, with the physical education facilities separating the age groups. Three elementary Schools, Becker, Clovernook and Goodman, were replaced by North College Hill Elementary School, which houses all district students in preschool through grade four. A new middle school-high school building was also completed in 2010, with the high school preserving the clock tower from the former building that was dedicated in 1938. In 2012, the middle school-high school building became the third education facility in Ohio to achieve a Platinum certification under the United States Green Building Council’s LEED for Schools certification system.