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Northmont High School

Public | 9-12 | 1646 students

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Posted October 5, 2009

The kids here see everything as a whole, what one person does effects everyone, so they all try to really go about doing things that's going to project positiveness throughout the community and for their school which those kids love so much. Are they that perfect, NO!, but the Northmont Thunderbolts are a big community of kids who pride themselves on working hard in and outside of the classroom.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2004

Excellent schools! The ranked proficiency score level is Excellent! Students are held to a much higher standard and generally work one to two grade levels above the norm for Ohio schools. So don't be surprised if your A student drops to a B their first quarter here. The teachers tend to give fill in the blank test (the better ones do) and expect the students to know how to use the information they have learned. Overall, this school gets an 8 out of ten. The two point deduction is for the overbearing rules imposed at the high school and middle school. They are very strict and will not tolerate disruptive behavior nor violations in the dress code! For the most part, this district is very user friendly and success oriented. I highly recommend it. They also boast a diversity of culture and appreciation of differences. A definite A+!
—Submitted by Lenora Murph, a parent


Posted May 20, 2004

I would have to agree with the first rating. Very good school overall. Good racial mix and learning opportunities.
—Submitted by Cyndi R., a parent


Posted April 21, 2004

This school is rated excellent academically by the state. Many opportunities for extra-curricular activities, sports and advanced academic classes. The school is crowded right now due to popularity from its academic standing. Good inter-racial mix who all seem to get along well.
—Submitted by Bryan Daly, a parent


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 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
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.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Black, non-Hispanic74%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial94%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabled39%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black, non-Hispanic82%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial94%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled55%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students87%
Female92%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanic78%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial94%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Disabled53%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanic82%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial88%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabled41%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Writing

All Students91%
Female>95%
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanic86%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial88%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled49%
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

 
104 (2011)
 
103 (2010)
 
108 (2009)
 
105 (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

No Value-Added data was reported for this school.

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

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 76%
Black 18% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 16%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 12%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 95%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 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 54%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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4916 National Rd
Clayton, OH 45315
Phone: (937) 832-6000

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