Serving 68 students in grades 9-12, Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
8%
Black
71%
17%
White
4%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)21-39%
82%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center?
68 students attend Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center?
Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center offer ?
Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center part of?
Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center is part of Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center School District.
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