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Sandusky 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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,185 students in Sandusky City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Sandusky City School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
3,185 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Sandusky City 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 91% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#667 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
63%
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
203 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
1,113 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
35%
17%
# White Students
1,165 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
37%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
695 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
22%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
148
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
204
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
254
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
240
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
268
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
218
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
251
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,326 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,266 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,326
$17,216
Spending / Student
$23,266
$17,164
Best Sandusky City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandusky High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2130a Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Grades: 8-12
| 1,004 students
Rank: #22.
The Sandusky Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Grades: 3-6
| 909 students
Rank: #33.
Sandusky Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Grades: 7-9
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
The Sandusky Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
924 Ontario St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1251
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1251
Grades: K-2
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
The Early Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2314 Hancock St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1210
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1210
Grades: PK-K
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sandusky City School District?
Sandusky City School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,185 students.
What is the rank of Sandusky City School District?
Sandusky City School District is ranked #665 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sandusky City School District?
37% of Sandusky City School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sandusky City School District?
Sandusky City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Sandusky City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,266 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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