Summary:
Whitehall City, Ohio is home to a single high school, Whitehall Yearling High School, which serves 810 students in grades 9-12. The school's student population is diverse, with a majority of African American (45.31%) and Hispanic (25.31%) students, as well as 19.75% White and smaller percentages of Asian and multiracial students.
Academically, Whitehall Yearling High School underperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests across multiple subjects, including American Government, Biology, Geometry, and Algebra I. The school's performance is slightly better in American History, but still below the state average. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 85% is lower than the state average. One significant concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 56.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and per-student spending of $8,300, the academic performance data suggests that the resources may not be effectively translating into improved student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's academic underperformance and high chronic absenteeism, while also supporting the diverse needs of the student population, will be crucial in improving the overall performance and outcomes of Whitehall Yearling High School and the Whitehall City school district.
