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Belpre High School

Public | 7-12 | 449 students

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Posted January 11, 2010

My whole entire family has gone to Belpre and i love it here.Yes,are classes are lacking some,but we do know the basics to get us to the next grade level.I,myself am in a higher math class than other students in my grade.There are only 20 students that are in a higher class like I am,it is challanging but thats the way i like it.But,they do cancel school alot.If the wind blows the wrong way.we dont have school.They have gotten better now.It is sad to see teachers,students,and staff moving to other schools because of the quality here.It is not the quality,it is the students.There are many bad influences at Belpre Junior High,and Belpre High School that you can fall under the influence of.Our disciplinary system could be stronger.right now all they do is give us 'a slap on the wrist' metaphorically speaking,and then move on with it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 27, 2009

Sadly enough, things are not quite as good as they used to be. Enrollment continues to drop with families moving out of a city that is struggling financially. Many opt to leave and attend neighboring schools with open enrollment allowed. More money leaves our schools and programs and qualified teachers are just not here any longer. Our city is struggling. Our area economy was once thriving with the chemical plants in our area, but that too is slowly changing for the worse. The Supt. of Schools lives in Marietta, not even a part of the community which is sad. Another administrator lives in the township, but sends his children to a catholic school in West Virginia. It takes a strong city government, strong leadership in the schools system, and solid job opportunities to draw and keep people here and we have none of these.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2009

High school needs to offer more classes to get students ready for college.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2009

My Whole family went to this school and i like it.But some things are bad...since they moved the 7th and 8th graders with the high schoolers it is kinda wird seeing hig schoolers everyday...but it has its advantages and disadvantages.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 16, 2007

This school offers only the minimum requirement when it comes to academics and takes no pride in extracurricular activities. Parents are highly involved in this school, and are truly the only people holding this school to the standards set by the state. This school takes too much pride in its weird assemblies and less on academics and the quality of the environment.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 11, 2007

Too many things are broken at the high school. Too many teeachers don't really teach. Too many problems happen too often. We don't have air condition in any of the buildign so the students can't focus when it's hot due to the heat.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female79%
Male54%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Disabled18%
Non-disabled75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Disabled46%
Non-disabled84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students52%
Female50%
Male56%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students76%
Female79%
Male72%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students35%
Female27%
Male47%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled37%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Below Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 7MetBelow
Grade 8BelowBelow

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
76%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
71%

2007

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female74%
Male80%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabled43%
Non-disabled90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students83%
Female82%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Disabled67%
Non-disabled90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students60%
Female50%
Male70%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Disabled29%
Non-disabled72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted83%

Social Studies

All Students82%
Female76%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled62%
Non-disabled90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Writing

All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled57%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. State averages displayed on public school profiles include public schools only. State averages displayed on private school profiles include private schools only. The OGT is a high school graduation requirement for public schools and chartered private schools. The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
89 (2011)
 
90 (2010)
 
88 (2009)
 
95 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 76%
Black 2% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Hispanic 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 32%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 21%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 93%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 95%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 57%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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300 Stone Rd
Belpre, OH 45714
Phone: (740) 423-3000

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