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Hardin Community School

Q: How many students attend Hardin Community School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 29 students attended Hardin Community School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Hardin Community School?

Students at Hardin Community School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

Summary

Hardin Community School is a public charter high school located in Kenton, Ohio, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 30 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 90% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 69.2% in 2019-2020 to 100% in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years, Hardin Community School's test scores are significantly lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.3% of students were proficient or better in the American Government End of Course exam, compared to the state average of 69.1%. Similarly, 0% of students were proficient or better in Geometry, compared to the state average of 39.8%. Additionally, Hardin Community School has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 6.9% in 2020-2021 to 34.1% in 2019-2020, with a rate of 25.5% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Hardin Community School to nearby high schools, such as Allen East High School, located 18.34 miles away, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming in several key areas, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Furthermore, the Hardin Community School District is ranked 759 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting potential issues with funding and resource allocation that may be contributing to the school's underperformance.

Students ?

29.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,871

Per pupil spending ?

89.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326-2043

(419) 673-3210

District: Hardin Community School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

6.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — <1st percentile in 2022 → 8th in 2024

Strengths

✓94% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2022

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Ohio average (14% vs 54% meeting standards)

!American Government scores 42 pts below the Ohio average

!Large classes — about 29 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school14%

Ohio avg54%

Not ranked this year

Hardin Community School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2024	5.5	792 of 864	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.1	834 of 836	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Ohio (2023-2024) ?

American Government27%-42 vs state

Geometry0%-40 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2025)	Ohio State Tests American History (2025)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)			Ohio State Tests Biology (2025)	Ohio State Tests English II (2025)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2025)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Hardin Community School	Public, Charter	6-12	400 Decatur St	Kenton	43326	Hardin County	Hardin Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 673-3210	29	1	29.0	89.7%	25 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)														$11,871
Kenton High School	Public	9-12	200 Harding Ave	Kenton	43326	Hardin County	Kenton City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 673-1286	544	33	16.4	53.1%	486 (89.3%)	5 (0.9%)	32 (5.9%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	42.8	536^th of 855 public high schools	37.3%		41.7	535^th of 864 public high schools	38.1%	1		75.6	68.6							67.4	53.6	33.9	43.9	$11,982
Ridgemont High School	Public	6-12	560 Taylor St W	Mount Victory	43340	Hardin County	Ridgemont Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 354-2141	247	15	16.3		226 (91.5%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	56.2	389^th of 855 public high schools	54.5%		72.2	169^th of 864 public high schools	80.4%	220	37.5	80.0	85.3	26.9	60.7	52.8	54.8	55.2	40.5	65.7	69.0	46.2	46.7	$12,379
Hardin Northern High School	Public	7-12	11589 State Route 81	Dola	45835	Hardin County	Hardin Northern Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 759-3515	173	16	10.8	86.1%	163 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	47.8	496^th of 855 public high schools	42.0%		60.2	332^nd of 864 public high schools	61.6%	164	62.5	84.0	76.0		62.9	22.2		77.1	59.4	68.0	53.8	27.3	51.2	$22,058
Upper Scioto Valley High School	Public	9-12	510 S Courtright St	Mc Guffey	45859	Hardin County	Upper Scioto Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 757-3231	159	12	13.2		141 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)	52.6	436^th of 855 public high schools	49.0%		31.3	613^th of 864 public high schools	29.1%	177		79.5	72.5							78.4	67.6	30.0	51.3	$15,567
Ada High School	Public	7-12	725 W North Ave	Ada	45810	Hardin County	Ada Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 634-2746	404	26	15.5	93.1%	363 (89.9%)	16 (4.0%)	12 (3.0%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	75.7	116^th of 855 public high schools	86.4%		76	123^rd of 864 public high schools	85.8%	7	75.4	94.4	91.9		58.3	80.0		70.0	76.7	81.8	85.2	53.1	73.6	$16,469
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	20613 State Route 37	Mt Blanchard	45867	Hancock County	Riverdale Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 694-2211	321	15	21.4	99.1%	306 (95.3%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	55.3	394^th of 855 public high schools	53.9%		40.5	545^th of 864 public high schools	36.9%	151		88.6	83.8							63.6	68.7	29.7	54.5	$10,866
Benjamin Logan High School	Public	9-12	6609 State Route 47 E	Bellefontaine	43311	Logan County	Benjamin Logan Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 592-1666	508	29	17.5	32.3%	471 (92.7%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	61.3	310^th of 855 public high schools	63.7%		66.9	240^th of 864 public high schools	72.2%	70		83.8	63.3							77.2	70.6	59.5	66.7	$13,818
Arlington Local High School	Public	7-12	336 S Main St	Arlington	45814	Hancock County	Arlington Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 365-5121	249	22	11.3	62.2%	238 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	73	150^th of 855 public high schools	82.5%		70.4	188^th of 864 public high schools	78.2%	38	75.5	84.0	90.7		75.8	76.2		71.1	60.4	86.0	70.5	63.8	72.7	$13,832
Allen East High School	Public	9-12	9105 Harding Hwy	Harrod	45850	Allen County	Allen East Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 648-3333	253	18	14.0	98.8%	241 (95.3%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	72	161^st of 855 public high schools	81.2%		64.1	281^st of 864 public high schools	67.5%	120		82.8	85.9							86.1	67.6	72.1	71.6	$14,951

Frequently Asked Questions about Hardin Community School

How many students attend Hardin Community School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 29 students attended Hardin Community School.

What district is Hardin Community School in?

Hardin Community School

What is the racial makeup of Hardin Community School?

Students at Hardin Community School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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