Jonathan Alder High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

9200 US 42, Plain City, OH

Jonathan Alder Local School District

3.4

4.7

690 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Michael Aurin

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Average SAT Score
1240

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
67%

Reading Proficiency
77%

Average GPA
3.63

Graduation Rate
95%

Academics

B+

Teachers

B-

College Prep

B-

Administration

C-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

B-

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.63	Reading Proficiency 77%
Math Proficiency 67%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 19:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 35
Teachers in First or Second Year 6.9%

College Prep

Average SAT 1240 Math 620 Verbal 620	Average ACT 26 Math 25 English 26 Reading 28 Science 26
Number of AP Courses 5	AP Pass Rate 51.5%
AP Math Enrollment Very Low	AP Science Enrollment Very High
Other AP Enrollment Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

647:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.4%	Male 49.6%
White 84.4%	Hispanic 10.9%
Two or more races 3.1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

The Ohio State University 165 Students

Ohio University 126 Students

University of Cincinnati 97 Students

Miami University 81 Students

Bowling Green State University 80 Students

University of Kentucky 44 Students

University of Dayton 44 Students

Columbus State Community College 42 Students

Kent State University 36 Students

Michigan State University 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Nursing 45 Students

Psychology 41 Students

Biology 39 Students

Business 36 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students

Marketing 20 Students

Engineering 19 Students

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17 Students

Education 16 Students

Computer Science 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

11/17/2022

I am a graduate of Jonathan Alder and my son is as well. We were very pleased with our experience with JA. Teachers are all very helpful and caring. It is like a big family. Their music (Show Choir) program is fantastic!

5.0 Alum

7/12/2022

It was a great experience during my 4 years in high school. I was able to get more connected with my fellow students and teachers--which allowed me greater success in my classes.

5.0 Senior

1/7/2022

I love my school and the friends I have made. Alder also has great teachers and you gain an excellent education.

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5.0 parent

9/27/2009

5.0 parent

9/27/2009

5.0 student

9/27/2009

5.0 parent

9/27/2009

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Ohio Madison County Plain City 43064

Jonathan Alder High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Plain City, OH and is served by the Jonathan Alder Local School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 690 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Jonathan Alder High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shekinah Christian School, The Wellington School, Columbus Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Plain City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jonathan Alder High School.

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