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Coldwater High School

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Coldwater High School ranks 101 st of 795 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

101^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 795 Ohio High Schools

Better than 87% of Ohio high schools

Summary

Coldwater High School in Coldwater, OH is a public high school serving grades 9–12 with 380 students, part of the Coldwater Exempted Village district in a rural part of western Ohio that happens to sit amid an exceptionally strong cluster of schools. The district ranks 69th of 773 Ohio districts (91st percentile, 5 stars), and the school ranked 101st of 795 in 2025–2026 (87th percentile, 4 stars), after a stronger 2023–2024 (58th of 864, 93rd percentile) and 2024–2025 (122nd of 855, 86th percentile). Historically, Coldwater has stayed in the top 15% of Ohio high schools.

Academically, all six End-of-Course subjects beat state proficiency in 2025–2026: American Government 91.7% vs 71.6% statewide, American History 85.8%, Biology 82.4%, English II 76.0%, Geometry 78.7% (35.4 points above state — the standout), and Algebra I 80.6%. The school's EOC average of 82.5 is roughly 19.3 points above the state average, yet it ranks 7th among the 10 nearby schools with data, behind Marion Local High School (98.1), Minster Junior/Senior High School (94.7), New Bremen High School (93.6), Fort Recovery High School (92.4), St Henry High School (92.1), and New Knoxville High School (86.3). English II is the relative local weak spot. Graduation isn't a concern: 100% in 2025–2026, with 96–100% in recent years.

Chronic absenteeism was 9.2% in 2025–2026 — better than Celina High School, Parkway High School, St Marys Memorial High School, and New Knoxville, but above Marion Local, Fort Recovery, New Bremen, and St Henry, and more than double the district's 3.8% — suggesting the high school drives most district absenteeism. Free/reduced lunch has risen sharply, from 50.24% in 2022–2023 to 68.16% in 2024–2025, yet scores remain above state. Resources are favorable: a 14.9 student-teacher ratio and $11,337 per-student spending. Subgroup results show male students at the 91st percentile and female students at the 81st, while low-income students sit at the 55th and special education students at the 36th — the clearest areas for improvement, alongside attendance.

380

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,769

Per pupil spending ?

68.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

310 N 2nd St
Coldwater, OH 45828-1242

(419) 678-4821

District: Coldwater Exempted Village

Feeder schools for Coldwater High School:

Elementary:	Coldwater Elementary School
Middle:	Coldwater Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Pacific Islander:

2.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (83% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Ohio high schools

✓100% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school83%

District avg84%

Ohio avg63%

101^st of 795

Ohio public high schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

69^th of 773Coldwater Exempted Village among Ohio districts

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
2026	75.4	101 of 795	87.3%	★★★★☆
2025	75.4	122 of 855	85.7%	★★★★☆
2024	82.2	58 of 864	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	75.8	122 of 867	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	79.3	83 of 836	90.1%	★★★★★
2021	79.6	70 of 819	91.5%	★★★★★
2019	74.6	130 of 836	84.4%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	67 of 800	91.6%	★★★★★
2017	81.2	55 of 773	92.9%	★★★★★
2016	75.5	89 of 784	88.6%	★★★★☆
2015	80.0	28 of 778	96.4%	★★★★★
2014	79.3	52 of 769	93.2%	★★★★★
2013	78.7	59 of 767	92.3%	★★★★★
2012	72.4	193 of 832	76.8%	★★★★☆
2011	77.6	77 of 818	90.6%	★★★★★
2010	76.5	105 of 819	87.2%	★★★★☆
2009	77.4	80 of 791	89.9%	★★★★★
2008	81.1	43 of 767	94.4%	★★★★★
2007	80.2	35 of 756	95.4%	★★★★★
2006	82.4	45 of 696	93.5%	★★★★★
2005	84.3	49 of 689	92.9%	★★★★★
2004	90.1	29 of 681	95.7%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2022	46.8	253 of 606	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	144 of 763	81.1%	★★★★☆
2025	77.1	143 of 809	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	85.4	62 of 798	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	78.7	119 of 813	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	81.8	89 of 794	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	86.1	46 of 775	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	77.8	125 of 781	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	84.0	25 of 751	96.7%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2018	48.2	337 of 538	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	58.2	339 of 761	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.1	545 of 815	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	75.0	147 of 822	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	45.2	487 of 805	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	78.4	87 of 773	88.7%	★★★★☆
2021	60.5	266 of 763	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.1	175 of 779	77.5%	★★★★☆
2018	63.8	218 of 758	71.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	84.6	69 of 765	91.0%	★★★★★
2025	81.3	106 of 817	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	87.5	50 of 816	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	77.7	149 of 819	81.8%	★★★★☆
2022	83.5	79 of 808	90.2%	★★★★★
2021	79.3	97 of 778	87.5%	★★★★☆
2019	73.3	182 of 792	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	69.1	157 of 763	79.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	35.0	370 of 575	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	81.9	87 of 709	87.7%	★★★★☆
2025	79.1	117 of 748	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.0	54 of 754	92.8%	★★★★★
2023	78.7	125 of 756	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	82.4	82 of 749	89.1%	★★★★☆
2021	82.3	72 of 727	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	75.0	152 of 739	79.4%	★★★★☆
2018	76.3	83 of 718	88.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)91st percentile+4 vs school

White (2026)88th percentile~ school

Female (2026)81st percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2022)58th percentile-32 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)55th percentile-32 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2018)37th percentile-54 vs school

Special Education (2026)36th percentile-52 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2025-2026) ?

American Government92%+20 vs state

American History86%+13 vs state

Biology82%+15 vs state

Algebra I81%+19 vs state

Geometry79%+35 vs state

English II76%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Ohio State Tests Science (2026)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2026)	Ohio State Tests American History (2026)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2026)		Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2026)		Ohio State Tests Biology (2026)	Ohio State Tests English II (2026)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2026)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2026)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th 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
Coldwater High School	Public	9-12	310 N 2nd St	Coldwater	45828	Mercer County	Coldwater Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 678-4821	380	26	14.9	68.2%	359 (94.5%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	75.4	101^st of 795 public high schools	87.3%		75.4	122^nd of 855 public high schools	85.7%	21		91.7	85.8					82.4	76.0	78.7	80.6	$13,769
St Henry High School	Public	9-12	391 E Columbus St	Saint Henry	45883	Mercer County	St Henry Consolidated Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 678-4834	296	15	19.2	23.0%	284 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.4	19^th of 795 public high schools	97.6%		85	36^th of 855 public high schools	95.8%	17		98.1	98.4					92.6	92.2	81.4	90.0	$12,064
Celina High School	Public	7-12	715 E Wayne St	Celina	45822	Mercer County	Celina City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 586-8300	743	47	15.8	43.2%	617 (83.0%)	9 (1.2%)	37 (5.0%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	47 (6.3%)	21 (2.8%)	48.4	433^rd of 795 public high schools	45.5%		53.3	422^nd of 855 public high schools	50.6%	11		68.7	79.5					75.5	65.9	33.7	71.1	$10,345
Tri Star Career Compact	Public	11-12	7655 State Route 703	Celina	45822	Mercer County	Celina City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 586-7060	382	15	25.4	—	366 (95.8%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)
Marion Local High School	Public	9-12	1901 State Route 716	Maria Stein	45860	Mercer County	Marion Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 925-4597	306	15	20.4	5.2%	300 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	91.6	2^nd of 795 public high schools	99.7%		90.2	6^th of 855 public high schools	99.3%	4		100.0	98.2					96.4	98.2	98.2	97.4	$12,595
Fort Recovery High School	Public	9-12	400 East Butler Street	Fort Recovery	45846	Mercer County	Fort Recovery Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 375-4111	294	15	19.4	13.9%	285 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	87.2	21^st of 795 public high schools	97.4%		84.1	45^th of 855 public high schools	94.7%	24		93.3	100.0					96.4	81.7	88.1	95.0	$13,004
Parkway High School	Public	9-12	400 Buckeye St	Rockford	45882	Mercer County	Parkway Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 363-3045	306	18	16.6	—	288 (94.1%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	63.8	232^nd of 795 public high schools	70.8%		66.3	244^th of 855 public high schools	71.5%	12		78.5	97.5					72.5	83.7	54.8	60.6	$14,032
Minster Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 E 7th St	Minster	45865	Auglaize County	Minster Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 628-2324	392	25	15.4	12.0%	371 (94.6%)	4 (1.0%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	89.8	5^th of 795 public high schools	99.4%		89.2	10^th of 855 public high schools	98.8%	5	95.1	98.3	98.6	90.2	81.3	89.7	91.8	94.3	93.9	84.6	98.6	$13,601
St Marys Memorial High School	Public	9-12	2250 St Rt 66 N	Saint Marys	45885	Auglaize County	St Marys City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 394-4011	669	42	16.0	—	612 (91.5%)	5 (0.7%)	25 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.4%)	42.1	501^st of 795 public high schools	37.0%		49.1	480^th of 855 public high schools	43.9%	21		69.8	74.6					66.7	65.3	42.2	54.1	$12,366
New Bremen High School	Public	7-12	901 E Monroe St	New Bremen	45869	Auglaize County	New Bremen Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 629-8606	384	23	16.6	28.1%	369 (96.1%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	88.8	9^th of 795 public high schools	98.9%		89	11^th of 855 public high schools	98.7%	2	94.4	95.8	96.5	78.4	93.3	91.9	92.6	93.8	90.8	86.2	98.5	$14,322

Frequently Asked Questions about Coldwater High School

What is the racial makeup of Coldwater High School?

Students at Coldwater High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Coldwater High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 380 students attended Coldwater High School.

Is Coldwater High School a good school?

Coldwater High School ranks 101^st of 795 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Coldwater High School?

Coldwater High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Coldwater Elementary School
Middle : Coldwater Middle School

What district is Coldwater High School in?

Coldwater Exempted Village

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