The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) released the 2025 Ohio School Report Cards last week, highlighting continued progress in preparing students for life beyond high school. The statewide data shows math achievement at its highest level in five years and a steady rise in graduates earning college credits, industry credentials, and technical skills.
This year’s report cards also introduced a new star rating for College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness, which measures how well graduates are prepared for postsecondary opportunities. Statewide, 61.4% of the Class of 2024 met at least one of the state’s 11 readiness measures, an increase from 56.3% in 2023.
Governor Mike DeWine praised Ohio educators for their efforts but urged continued progress. “We must keep working to ensure our students grow in all areas of academic achievement and career readiness,” DeWine said.
Adams County/Ohio Valley School District
The Adams County/Ohio Valley School District earned mixed results on the 2025 report card:
- Achievement: 3 out of 5 stars, meeting state standards on state tests.
- Progress: 2 stars, showing the district fell short of student growth expectations.
- Gap Closing: 2 stars, signaling a need for more support in reducing educational gaps.
- Graduation Rate: Needs improvement.
- Early Literacy: Needs improvement.
- College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness: 4 out of 5 stars, exceeding state expectations.
The district’s standout area is career readiness, though growth and equity remain key challenges.
Manchester Local School District
The Manchester Local School District, the other district serving Adams County, earned stronger marks overall but also faces challenges in literacy.
- Achievement: 3 out of 5 stars, meeting expectations.
- Progress: 3 stars, with evidence the district met student growth expectations.
- Gap Closing: 3 stars, meeting state standards in reducing gaps among student groups.
- Graduation Rate: 4 stars, exceeding state expectations.
- Early Literacy: 1 star, signaling significant support is needed for K-3 reading proficiency and improvement.
- College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness: 4 out of 5 stars, exceeding state standards.
Together, the two Adams County districts reflect both the strengths and struggles across Ohio schools. Both exceeded expectations in preparing students for future careers, college, or military service. At the same time, challenges remain in early literacy and in closing achievement gaps, particularly in Adams County/Ohio Valley.
DEW Director Stephen D. Dackin emphasized that the report cards are designed to be a tool for improvement. “The Ohio School Report Cards are never an end point, but a building block for data-driven decisions that guide where to focus state and local resources, and, most importantly, how best to support Ohio students,” Dackin said.
As one of the state’s oldest education accountability tools, the report cards continue to provide parents, educators, and communities with a snapshot of progress—and a roadmap for what comes next.
