Summary:
Hardin Northern Local school district in Ohio has only one high school, Hardin Northern High School. The school serves 174 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8. While Hardin Northern High School has a strong 96.3% four-year graduation rate, it faces some challenges, including a high 12.2% chronic absenteeism rate and below-average performance in 8th grade Math, with only 22.2% of students proficient compared to the 47.6% state average.
Academically, the school performs above the state average in several subjects, including American Government (84% proficient vs. 72.6% state), American History (76% vs. 71.2% state), and 7th grade English Language Arts (77.1% vs. 62.9% state). However, its statewide ranking has declined from 293rd out of 867 Ohio high schools in 2022-2023 to 496th out of 855 in 2024-2025, suggesting the school may be facing broader challenges.
The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 90.23% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. This high percentage of low-income students may contribute to the school's performance challenges and should be considered in any efforts to improve the school's outcomes. Overall, Hardin Northern Local has one high school that is facing a mix of strengths and weaknesses, with a need to focus on improving its 8th grade Math proficiency and addressing the unique needs of its low-income student population.
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