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Upper Arlington High School

#17 in Best Public High Schools in Ohio
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Upper Arlington, OH
  • 191 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Upper Arlington High School is a top rated, public school located in Upper Arlington, OH. It has 1,871 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 88% of students are at least proficient in math and 87% in reading.
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    (614) 487-5200
    1650 Ridgeview Rd
    Upper Arlington, OH 43221
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    Upper Arlington High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    87%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    88%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1310
    178 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    423 responses
    AP Enrollment
    37%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A
    Median Household Income
    $115,093
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,216
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $376,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.19 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 26 responses
    Report
    • Sporting events
      46%
    • Choir concerts/musicals
      23%
    • Orchestra
      8%
    • Senior Reorganization on May 1st
      8%
    • The school dances
      8%
    • Pep rallies
      4%
    • Spirit Week
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,871
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    0%
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.18 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.18 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.18 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $88,628
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4.8%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.30 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.30 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.30 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,961/ year
    National
    $12,239
    91%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.34 responses
    56%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.34 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.34 responses
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    Upper Arlington High School Reviews

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    Upper Arlington is a great high school as that is strives for academic performance and dedication. It’s very resourceful and teachers are willing to help each student. Food is healthy and culturally enriching. Even though the students body’s isn’t as diverse, the school is very culturally with clubs and outside programs. My only real complaint is the construction of a new school as the old one is slowly crumbling. This limits parking temporarily but after the new school is built, parking won’t be an issue. Upper Arlington high school doesn’t do STEM which was upsetting for me at first (as I want to be an engineer) but the school offers many classes, clubs and outside programs that fulfill the track of an engineer. Without this school, I never thought I would be where I was now. My high school experience is amazing for me and others around me. As a junior, an athlete, an engineer, and a student, I can proudly say UA was the best experience I can ask for.
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    Upper Arlington High School has provided me with opportunities in which I've grown both inside & outside of the classroom. In my four years, I have gained mentors, friendships, study skills, academic integrity, & more. UAHS lives by the motto "Serve, lead, succeed." I have come to live a life of service. In four years, I have obtained over 700 hours of service & have gained a passion for helping others. "Lead," an ambiguous, yet important word. I am a leader of our student section, "The Bear Den," a leader of Rotary's Interact Club & a captain of the volleyball team. Without the encouragement & guidance of the staff at UAHS, I would never have fathomed to take on these roles. Beyond this, students are encouraged to be leaders in the classroom, in their service, community & beyond. Achieving seems to come easy to students at UAHS. It is no surprise that UAHS ranked 14th in Ohio. I am who I am today because of UAHS & I am a person of tomorrow because of UAHS.
    There are many ways to get extra help from teachers and most teachers care a lot about the students and help you get ready for college, academics overall are great. However, there is very little diversity and some controversial decisions have been made that many students dislike. For example, they enforced carpooling because most students won't have parking spots all year, and there ended up being so many spots left over so some juniors and sophomores ended up getting spots which was exclusively a senior privilege. Also, there is closed lunch for only freshman which is disliked by students because open lunch was something most of them were looking forward to. They're supposed to make a new building but will not be open for a while, so the school overall isn't super nice looking on the inside. Another popular thing was that they would play music in the halls on Fridays, but that is gone too.