Top Rankings
Ashtabula Area City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,883 students in Ashtabula Area City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Ashtabula Area City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,883 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Ashtabula Area City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 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 75% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#657 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
63%
Graduation Rate
75%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
638 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
8%
# Black Students
186 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
7%
17%
# White Students
1,595 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
55%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
449 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
127
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
209
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
198
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
214
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
235
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
192
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
262
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
232
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
229
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
198
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
186
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,102 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,382 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,102
$17,287
Spending / Student
$18,382
$17,235
Best Ashtabula Area City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ontario Primary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2302 Wade Ave
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1240
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1240
Grades: K-2
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Superior Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2308 Wade Ave
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1270
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1270
Grades: 1-4
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6620 Sanborn Rd
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 993-2618
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 993-2618
Grades: 7-8
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Erie Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2306 Wade Ave
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1260
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1260
Grades: 5-6
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Huron Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Wade Ave
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1230
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1230
Grades: PK
| 127 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Sanborn Rd
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 993-2522
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 993-2522
Grades: 8-12
| 848 students
Rank: #77.
Michigan Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2304 Wade Ave
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1250
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1250
Grades: K-1
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashtabula Area City School District?
Ashtabula Area City School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,883 students.
What is the rank of Ashtabula Area City School District?
Ashtabula Area City School District is ranked #646 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashtabula Area City School District?
55% of Ashtabula Area City School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashtabula Area City School District?
Ashtabula Area City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Ashtabula Area City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,382 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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