Start High School vs Whitmer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Start High School
Toledo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,105 students
Whitmer High School
Toledo · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,113 students
| Measure | Start High School Toledo, Ohio | Whitmer High School Toledo, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 802 | #523 of 802 |
| National rank | #13177 of 16,910 | #8144 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 1,105 | 2,113 |
| Enrollment | 1,105 | 2,113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 47% |
| city | Toledo | Toledo |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitmer High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 30.8).
- •Whitmer High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Whitmer High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Start High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.7).
- •Whitmer High School is the larger school with 2,113 students compared with 1,105.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Start High School better than Whitmer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitmer High School ranks higher (51.0 vs 30.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Start High School and Whitmer High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Toledo and Toledo in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Start High School: 1,105. Whitmer High School: 2,113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Start High School and Whitmer High School rank in Ohio?
Start High School is 652nd of 802 and Whitmer High School is 523rd of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).