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Russia High School

Public | 7-12 | 230 students

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Posted October 16, 2008

I can tell the only bad review was from a student. As a parent, this school is very caring and helpful. My son would has been lost in a bigger school. At Russia he was helped in the areas needed. Upon entering college, he excelled and became a very good student. Thank you Russia School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2008

I moved from a neighboring district to Russia district six years ago just for the school alone. My son was in sixth grade at the time. He went from being bullied, miserable and underachieving to being a solid, popular student with kindness and compassion. The teachers are always going the extra mile. The parent involvement is higher than anywhere I've ever seen, and the community is proud and supportive of its school. A tiny district like this being ranked 16th in performance in the entire state speaks for itself!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2006

Russia Local School is known for its excellence in academics. It is a very small school that takes pride in their students. Since the school is small, not all types of sports are available. Football, swimming and tennis are not options at Russia. The availability for drama productions are also limited. Parent involvement is extremely high and important. This is an great place for kids to learn. Teachers care!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2005

Not a good school to go to. Teachers are all about themselves and are not willing to help the kids. Teachers make kids pay for own supplies for projects.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 14, 2004

I went to Russia School from k-12 and I loved it. All the staff is willing to come in before school or stay after school to help any student that is having problems. The community support with sporting AND academic events is amazing. There are tons of opportunities to get involved as a parent and meet people if you are new to the community. In all of my years there I've never witnessed or ever heard of a fight during school. There weren't drugs in the school at all. The administration was strict but not like insanely strict. The classes are small enough that you feel like you graduated with 30 of your brothers and sisters. It was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend sending your children to school there, I know I will someday.
—Submitted by Cherie Grillot, a student


Posted September 20, 2004

Great school system and great community. A lot of one to one help if needed. Teachers take a real interest in the students on an educational and personal level. Most parents are strict therefore there is not much disruption during class time. I would highly recommend it.
—Submitted by Melinda Clark, 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 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
94%
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

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
90%
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 Students96%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/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.

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 Students96%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students87%
Female84%
Male89%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/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.

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 "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 7BelowMet
Grade 8MetMet

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

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
100%
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 Students91%
Female90%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female85%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female90%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Writing

All Students97%
Female>95%
Male93%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
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

 
107 (2011)
 
106 (2010)
 
106 (2009)
 
108 (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 100% 76%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black N/A 16%
Hispanic N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students with disabilities 10%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 33N/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 70%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

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. David A. Larson
Gender
  • Coed
Fax number
  • (937) 526-9519
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100 School St
Russia, OH 45363
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Phone: (937) 295-3454

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