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Rutherford B Hayes High School vs. Big Walnut High School

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School Overview

School
Rutherford B Hayes High School
289 Euclid Ave
Delaware, OH 43015
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Big Walnut High School
713 N Miller Drive
Sunbury, OH 43074
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Big Walnut High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,652 students in grades 9-12, Rutherford B Hayes High 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 is 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 1,320 students in grades 9-12, Big Walnut High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,652 students
1,320 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rutherford B Hayes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Big Walnut High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rutherford B Hayes High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Big Walnut High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rutherford B Hayes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Big Walnut High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford B Hayes High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Delaware City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Big Walnut High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Big Walnut Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1868 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
#670 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rutherford B Hayes High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Big Walnut High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
62%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford B Hayes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Delaware City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Walnut High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Big Walnut Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 10% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford B Hayes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Delaware City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Walnut High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Big Walnut Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford B Hayes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Delaware City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Walnut High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Big Walnut Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
93%
(Top 30% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rutherford B Hayes High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Delaware City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Big Walnut High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Big Walnut Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rutherford B Hayes High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Big Walnut High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
398
333
Grade 10 Students
449
358
Grade 11 Students
390
299
Grade 12 Students
415
330

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rutherford B Hayes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Delaware City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Big Walnut High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Big Walnut Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rutherford B Hayes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Delaware City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Big Walnut High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Big Walnut Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rutherford B Hayes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Delaware City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Big Walnut High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Big Walnut Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
76%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rutherford B Hayes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Delaware City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Big Walnut High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Big Walnut Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rutherford B Hayes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Delaware City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Big Walnut High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Big Walnut Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rutherford B Hayes High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Delaware City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Big Walnut High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Big Walnut Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rutherford B Hayes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Delaware City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Big Walnut High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Big Walnut Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rutherford B Hayes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Delaware City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Big Walnut High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Big Walnut Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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