New Albany High School is a public high school located in New Albany, Ohio as part of the New Albany-Plain Local School District. New Albany is a four-year comprehensive high school accredited by the Ohio Department of Education.
Serving 1,596 students in grades 9-12, New Albany High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Albany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Albany High School's student population of 1,596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Albany High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Albany High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
13%
17%
White
64%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Albany High School's ranking?
New Albany High School is ranked #608 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Albany High School?
The graduation rate of New Albany High School is 97%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend New Albany High School?
1,596 students attend New Albany High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of New Albany High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Albany High School?
New Albany High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Albany High School offer ?
New Albany High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Albany High School part of?
New Albany High School is part of New Albany-Plain Local School District.
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