Summary:
The city of Holgate, Ohio is home to two schools: Holgate High School and Holgate Elementary School, both part of the Holgate Local school district. While Holgate High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Ohio high schools and maintained a strong 4-star rating, Holgate Elementary School has a more average 3-star performance.
Holgate High School stands out with its impressive 97.3% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. The school's students also generally outperform state averages in subjects like Science, American History, English Language Arts, and Biology. In contrast, Holgate Elementary School has test scores that are a mix of above and below state averages. Interestingly, Holgate High School spends less per student ($11,275) compared to Holgate Elementary ($12,046), but has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.7 to 16.1.
Despite Holgate High School's overall strong performance, there are some areas for improvement, such as in Geometry and Algebra I, where student proficiency lags behind the state average. Additionally, the high school's ranking has fluctuated over the past three years, dropping from 154 to 217 to 438, suggesting the school may be facing some challenges. The high free/reduced lunch rate of 60% at Holgate High School also indicates the school serves a population with significant economic needs, which could impact student learning and outcomes.
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