Kalida High School, Kalida OH - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Kalida High School

Kalida High School is a small public school serving grades five through twelve in a rural village in northwestern Ohio. The school has a total enrollment concentrated across eight grades, with elementary and middle students occupying the lower range and a modestly sized high school population in grades nine through twelve.

The school's academic profile reflects strong performance across tested subjects. On Ohio's State Tests, proficiency rates in the most recent year cluster in the mid-to-high range: math proficiency stands above the county median for districts in Putnam County, science proficiency is notably high, English language arts proficiency is solid, and social studies proficiency is among the highest measured. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile when compared to the other districts in the county. Testing participation is complete across all measured subjects. State assessment data from a single year does not reveal trend patterns, so a parent seeking to understand whether performance is improving or stable would need to consult with the school directly.

The school does not report a four-year graduation rate in the available data, nor does it report chronic absenteeism rates. Both of these measures are often tracked for high schools; a parent interested in understanding college and career readiness or daily engagement patterns may want to request those directly from the school.

The student body is predominantly white, with a very small multiracial composition and minimal representation of students of color. The school qualifies only a modest share of students for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a family base with relatively stable household income. Data on special education enrollment and English learner status were not available.

The school sits in downtown Kalida alongside the district office and elementary school at the same address on North Third Street, literally at the center of village life. The setting is small-town and compact, anchored by a family-oriented community with strong agricultural and manufacturing roots. Housing values in the zip code are modestly below the state average, and the area has seen flat population growth in recent years. The dominant private employer is an agricultural-equipment manufacturer, and the school district itself is a major public employer in the village. Civic life centers on a park system that has expanded in recent years, including trails and nature areas, and a downtown square with modest street-facing businesses.

The district recently paid off a bond ahead of schedule, creating a concrete property-tax reduction for residents beginning in January 2025. On the November 2024 ballot, the district sought renewal of an operating levy that voters had approved in a prior election; understanding the current status of that vote would help a parent grasp the district's ongoing funding posture.

A parent considering this school would be choosing a small, academically solid environment in a rural village where the school is woven into community life rather than set apart. The setting offers stability and modest economic circumstances, with strong core academic outcomes, particularly in math and science. The high school population is small, which typically means fewer course and activity options than a larger school, though a parent would want to ask the school about specific AP offerings, career pathways, or dual-enrollment opportunities. The lack of reported graduation data is a gap worth addressing directly with the school before making a decision about high school placement.

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Academic performance

State test results and graduation outcomes.

Graduation rate (ACGR)

>=90%Cohort of 40 students · Class of 2021

The federal source publishes a banded range instead of an exact rate when the graduating cohort is small enough that an exact number could risk identifying individual students.

How this school compares to all schools in this state

Each dot is one school’s SY 2020-21 graduation rate, binned by integer rate. Taller columns mean more schools at that rate. This school is highlighted.

867 schools plotted. 10 additional schools' rates are federally suppressed and not shown. Data: EDFacts SY 2020-21.

Math

Grades 3-886%

School 86% · District 86%

▲ 24 pts above state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

English language arts

Grades 3-885%

School 85% · District 86% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Science

Grades 3-889%

School 89% · District 89%

▲ 23 pts above state median · ▲ 4 pts above county median

This schoolKalida Local, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income80%Higher-income92%12 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income100%Higher-income90%10 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income80%Higher-income77%3 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income60%Higher-income92%32 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income100%Higher-income83%17 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income80%Higher-income81%1 pp gap