Townsend North Community School

www.townsendcs.org

Charter School 510 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Townsend North Community School, located in Castalia, Ohio, is a public community school (charter school) dedicated to serving students in a supportive and personalized learning environment. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum tailored to meet individual student needs, often focusing on small class sizes to foster stronger relationships between students and faculty. By providing a structured alternative to traditional district schools, Townsend North aims to help students achieve academic success while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for their future endeavors.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a commitment to character development and civic responsibility. The staff at Townsend North focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning journey. With a goal of preparing pupils for life beyond the classroom, the school provides various resources and programs designed to help students overcome educational barriers and reach their full potential.

510

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Townsend North Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	92
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
350 (68.6 %)
Hispanic
92 (18.0 %)
Two or More
51 (10.0 %)
Black
15 (2.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Townsend North Community School
Phone:	(419)684-5402
Website:	http://www.townsendcs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 45

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 230