Case Study: Paint Valley Middle and High Schools, Bainbridge, Ohio

Paint Valley Middle and High Schools, housed in a single complex with 660 students in rural southern Ohio, have implemented significant school reform since adopting the HSTW and MMGW goals and key practices. Their success is the result of a decision by administrators, teachers and the board of education to establish a culture of high expectations. They recognized that the best way to improve the economy of the community, the 16th poorest in the state, was to improve its educational system. High school graduation requirements were raised and low-level courses eliminated, boosting student achievement. Eighth-graders and seniors made significant gains in achievement on the HSTW Assessment between 2001 and 2003.

Keywords: school reform, guidance and advisement, improvement, challenging assignments

Catalog information:
(04V47); 18 pages; 2004; $1

Goal that it reflects: 8. Every school has higher student performance and meets state academic standards for all students each year.

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