Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Performance Based School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
46%
17%
White
40%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)75-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Performance Based School?
The graduation rate of Performance Based School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 81%.
How many students attend Performance Based School?
349 students attend Performance Based School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Performance Based School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Performance Based School?
Performance Based School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Performance Based School offer ?
Performance Based School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Performance Based School part of?
Performance Based School is part of Lima City School District.
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