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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CONOTTON VALLEY UNION LOCAL·NCES 390475402916

Conotton Valley High School

7205 Cumberland Rd SW, Bowerston, OH 44695 · (740) 269-2000 · Carroll County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL226 STUDENTS
Enrollment
226
High
DISTRICT 259 · STATE 565
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
102 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
40
Grade 7
37
Grade 8
40
Grade 9
35
Grade 10
43
Grade 11
17
Grade 12
14
Student demographics
White
22499%
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 65%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11551%
Female
11149%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
70.5%
OH avg 59.8% . +23.7pp since 2021
Math
70.9%
OH avg 56.1% . +25.5pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
70.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
71.8%
based on OH schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.5pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
226
+21 (+10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 15.8:1
% White
99%
was 99%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Conotton Valley High School

Set in Bowerston, Ohio, Conotton Valley High School is a close-knit senior high, overseen by Conotton Valley Union Local. It educates 226 students across grades 6 through 12. By comparison, Ohio's public schools average about 565 students each, so Conotton Valley High School sits 60% smaller than that benchmark.

Conotton Valley Union Local runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 517 students. Conotton Valley High School is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Conotton Valley High School logs that nearly all students (99%) are White.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.9:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 17.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 45% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

After controlling for student poverty, Conotton Valley High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 71.8%; this one delivers 70.3%.

Across the wider county, Carroll County reports that median household earnings sit near $64,835, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Carroll County's 8 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,824 students), Conotton Valley High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Conotton Valley Elementary, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 10%: 205 students in 2018 compared to 226 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 15.8:1 in 2018 to 11.9:1 today.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Carroll County at a glance

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Population
26,659
Census ACS
Median income
$64,835
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,824 students

Quick facts

School name
Conotton Valley High School
District
Conotton Valley Union Local
Address
7205 Cumberland Rd SW, Bowerston, OH 44695
Phone
(740) 269-2000
County
Carroll County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
226
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
102 (45%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
390475402916
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Conotton Valley Union Local
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Frequently asked questions

About Conotton Valley High School
How large is Conotton Valley High School?
Conotton Valley High School enrolls approximately 226 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does Conotton Valley High School serve?
Conotton Valley High School serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Conotton Valley High School?
Approximately 11.9:1 students per teacher at Conotton Valley High School.
How diverse is Conotton Valley High School?
Conotton Valley High School reports a student body of 99% White, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Conotton Valley High School?
Conotton Valley High School is overseen by Conotton Valley Union Local in Carroll County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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