Holgate Local School District

801 Joe E Brown Ave
Holgate, OH 43527-9802
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Holgate Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 393 students in Holgate 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 Holgate Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
393 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Holgate Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 916 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#211 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
74%
54%
65%
60%
80-84%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
19%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
79%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,420 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,427 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,420
$17,295
Spending / Student
$18,427
$17,243

Best Holgate Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holgate Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Joe E Brown Ave
Holgate, OH 43527
(419) 264-5231
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Holgate High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Joe E Brown Ave
Holgate, OH 43527
(419) 264-2521
Gr: 6-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Holgate Local School District?
Holgate Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 393 students.
What is the rank of Holgate Local School District?
Holgate Local School District is ranked #222 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holgate Local School District?
79% of Holgate Local School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holgate Local School District?
Holgate Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Holgate Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,427 is higher than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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