Arcanum-Butler Local School District

2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304-1381
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Arcanum-Butler Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,172 students in Arcanum-Butler Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Arcanum-Butler Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,172 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Arcanum-Butler Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#137 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Arcanum-Butler Local  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arcanum-Butler Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arcanum-Butler Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arcanum-Butler Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Arcanum-Butler Local  School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
5 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,125 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
96%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
82
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
90
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
81
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,427 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,106 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Arcanum-Butler Local  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of Arcanum-Butler Local  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,427
$17,216
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Arcanum-Butler Local  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,106
$17,164
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Arcanum-Butler Local  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Arcanum-Butler Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Grades: 5-8
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Arcanum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Grades: K-4
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Arcanum High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2011 Trojan Ave
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arcanum Early Learning Center
Magnet School
310 N Main St
Arcanum, OH 45304
(937) 692-5174
Grades: PK
| 82 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arcanum-Butler Local School District?
Arcanum-Butler Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,172 students.
What is the rank of Arcanum-Butler Local School District?
Arcanum-Butler Local School District is ranked #137 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arcanum-Butler Local School District?
96% of Arcanum-Butler Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arcanum-Butler Local School District?
Arcanum-Butler Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Arcanum-Butler Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,106 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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