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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,635 students in Ashtabula Area 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 Ashtabula Area City School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
2,635 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ashtabula Area City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#642 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
63%
Graduation Rate
76%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)53.1%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2002–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,985 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,618 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$57 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,985
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,618
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ashtabula Area City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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
Gr: 3-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Erie Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2306 Wade Ave
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1260
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 992-1260
Gr: 5-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6620 Sanborn Rd
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 993-2618
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 993-2618
Gr: 7-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Sanborn Rd
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 993-2522
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 993-2522
Gr: 9-12 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: K-1 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashtabula Area City School District?
Ashtabula Area City School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,635 students.
What is the rank of Ashtabula Area City School District?
Ashtabula Area City School District is ranked #656 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
54% of Ashtabula Area City School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% 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 $21,618 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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