The top reported proficiency rate is 100% in English language arts. The lowest is 50% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Liberty-benton Eagle Academy
Liberty-Benton Eagle Academy is a small high school serving grades eleven through twelve in Findlay, Ohio, with an enrollment of a dozen students. It is a regular public school within the Liberty-Benton Local district.
The school's state assessment data carries an important caveat: the tested population is extremely small, with only a few students per grade and subject, which means proficiency percentages can shift dramatically from a single student's performance. That said, in the 2022-23 school year, the school showed mixed results. All tested students in fourth-grade math and English language arts reached proficiency, as did all tested students in eighth-grade English language arts and science. However, all tested eighth-graders fell short in math. Because of the tiny sample sizes, these snapshots reflect individual student outcomes rather than stable program patterns. A parent may want to ask the school directly about what support is available in mathematics and what the longer-term trend has been.
Across subjects and grades where results were reported, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Hancock County. The comparison is notable given the school's size and student composition.
The student body is entirely white, and the school enrolls roughly equal numbers of juniors and seniors. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner enrollment were not available. Graduation rate and chronic absenteeism data were also not reported, which is common for smaller schools in Ohio's reporting system.
Findlay itself is experiencing rapid growth, consistently designated by Site Selection magazine as the top micropolitan in the United States for capital investment and job creation. The city is the seat of Hancock County and home to Marathon Petroleum headquarters and the University of Findlay. Major employers include Cooper Tire, Whirlpool, and Ball Corp., with manufacturing and health care as the dominant employment sectors. A downtown core along South Main Street provides walkable access to restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and performing arts venues like the Marathon Center. At the same time, new housing and retail development is clustering along the I-75 and County Road 99 corridor on the north side.
The Liberty-Benton Local district underwent significant facility upgrades funded by a bond approved in an earlier year. A brand-new building for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade opened for the 2023-24 school year, replacing decades-old facilities and eliminating portable classrooms; the high school was also renovated as part of that same project. This consolidation onto a modern single campus is a major draw for families considering relocation to the area. In November 2025, voters approved a substitute property-tax levy that replaces time-limited emergency levies with a single continuing levy, providing stable, ongoing operating funding and predictable long-term tax obligations for homeowners.
The housing market in the Findlay area reflects broader Ohio and national trends. Home values are below the state and national benchmarks, and monthly mortgage costs and rent-to-income ratios are manageable relative to national standards. The area is actively building, with multiple residential projects under way on the north side.
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