Top Rankings
Northwood Local Schools 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 891 students in Northwood Local Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Northwood Local Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
891 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Northwood Local Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#482 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
7%
# Black Students
23 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
672 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
75%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
65
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,774 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 $15,184 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,774
$17,216
Spending / Student
$15,184
$17,164
Best Northwood Local Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Lemoyne Rd
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4621
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4621
Grades: PK-6
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Lemoyne Rd
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4651
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-4651
Grades: 7-12
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ranger Online Academy
Magnet School
700 Lemoyne Rd
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-3888
Northwood, OH 43619
(419) 691-3888
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwood Local Schools School District?
Northwood Local Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 891 students.
What is the rank of Northwood Local Schools School District?
Northwood Local Schools School District is ranked #476 out of 927 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood Local Schools School District?
75% of Northwood Local Schools School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwood Local Schools School District?
Northwood Local Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northwood Local Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,184 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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