Princeton City Schools proudly announced that it continues to exceed state standards, as reflected in the newly released 2025 Ohio School Report Card.
Highlights of this year’s results include:
Princeton High School (PHS) was rated 4.5 stars for the third consecutive year. The District’s Graduation Rate component increased from 3 to 4 stars, with PHS earning 5 stars, demonstrating notable gains in preparing students to successfully complete high school.
Princeton Middle School earned a 4-star rating, an improvement that reflects strong growth in academic achievement and support for students during critical middle grades.
Overall, all Princeton elementary schools are meeting the state standards, earning 3 stars or higher, with four schools earning 3.5, two schools earning 4, and one school earning 4.5.
The District’s Gap Closing Component improved from 4 to 5 stars, the highest rating, showing Princeton’s commitment to ensuring all student groups achieve success.
In the area of Progress, Princeton has earned 5 stars for four consecutive years.
New this year, Ohio introduced a rating for College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness. Princeton earned 3 stars in this inaugural category, highlighting the district’s strong start in supporting students’ postsecondary pathways.
The report card evaluates schools using a five-star system, with five stars indicating the highest level of performance. Princeton City Schools continues to earn high marks across multiple categories, building on consistent growth over the past several years.
“This year’s report card reflects the dedication of our staff, the resilience of our students, and the unwavering support of our families and community,” said Superintendent G. Elgin Card. “Moving Princeton Middle School up to 4 stars, increasing our graduation rate, and earning 5 stars in Gap Closing are achievements we are very proud of, tying into the Princeton Advantage that we offer. At the same time, the new College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness measure gives us a clear focus as we empower each student for life beyond high school.”
All Princeton elementary schools are meeting the state standards. While Princeton continues to see notable improvements, Early Literacy (K-3) remains an area of focus. The district is working closely with the state’s Science of Reading initiative to strengthen foundational literacy skills. A new elementary reading program, approved by the state of Ohio as High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), was piloted in the 2024-2025 school year and rolled out district-wide this year.
The public is invited to celebrate Princeton’s report card success at the People of Princeton Celebration Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Viking Village, 150 Viking Way.
Princeton encourages families and community members to explore the full 2025 Ohio School Report Cards at reportcard.education.ohio.gov.