Top Rankings
Firelands Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,684 students in Firelands Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Firelands Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,684 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Firelands Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
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
127 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%
# Black Students
7 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,511 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
90%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
124
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
118
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
134
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
123
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,741 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,365 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,741
$17,216
Spending / Student
$16,365
$17,164
Best Firelands Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Firelands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10779 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #22.
Firelands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Firelands High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Firelands Local School District?
Firelands Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,684 students.
What is the rank of Firelands Local School District?
Firelands Local School District is ranked #207 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Firelands Local School District?
90% of Firelands Local School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Firelands Local School District?
Firelands Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Firelands Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,365 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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