Top Rankings
Lucas Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 436 students in Lucas Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Lucas Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
436 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lucas Local School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.7%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
17%
Showing 1998–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
96%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,706 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 $17,156 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,706
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,156
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lucas Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
84 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lucas Heritage Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: 6-7 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lucas High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 1st Ave
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: 8-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
80 Lucas North Rd
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: PK | 26 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lucas Local School District?
Lucas Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 436 students.
What is the rank of Lucas Local School District?
Lucas Local School District is ranked #301 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lucas Local School District?
96% of Lucas Local School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lucas Local School District?
Lucas Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Lucas Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,156 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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