Philo High School

Philo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4000 Millers Ln,  Duncan Falls, OH
Franklin Local School District
3.7
4.0
424 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Troy Dawson
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
580
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
27.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
198:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
95.3%
Two or more races
3.6%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Ohio University 87 Students
The Ohio State University 70 Students
Muskingum University 59 Students
Zane State College 41 Students
Ohio University Zanesville 36 Students
Kent State University 29 Students
The University of Akron 25 Students
Miami University 23 Students
University of Findlay 18 Students
University of Cincinnati 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 26 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Business 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Biology 7 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Education 6 Students
Early Childhood Education 6 Students
Dental Hygiene 6 Students
Arts 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 68 Reviews
3.0 Alum
5/10/2023
Philo Highschool, It is like any other public school. My overall experience was pretty normal by what I assume could be normal standards.
4.0 Senior
1/13/2021
It's a very relaxed environment, but there are plenty of opportunities to get a step ahead in your education.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2020
It's a great school where the teachers care about every student and help them grow. Also Philo pushes everyone to be better, not just in the classroom but at everything.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/3/2024
Definitely not the school if you’re looking for any type of diversity. My kids are part of the .4% African American and when I told them as they entered into kindergarten that they would have to work harder to prove themselves because they looked different I wasn’t prepared for them to actually have...
5.0 parent
10/13/2015
My children attend this school and I am a graduate myself. I could not be more pleased with how my children are taught. Especially the High School. I feel your freshman year either makes or breaks you, and those Freshman teachers go above and beyond to help those kids transition to high school. Kudo...
5.0 other
6/8/2015
I graduated from here and I loved going to school there. The teachers were great as well as the other people there. If u could turn back time u would so I could go back..
4.0 parent
2/10/2008

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Philo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Duncan Falls, OH and is served by the Franklin Local School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 424 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Philo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Zanesville Christian School, Foxfire East Academy, Philo Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Duncan Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Philo High School.

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