Top Rankings
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 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,085 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 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
3,656 Schools
# Students
3,085 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Sandusky City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#654 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
184 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
1,096 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
36%
17%
# White Students
1,122 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
36%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
671 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
22%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
134
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
211
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
198
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
213
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
225
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
260
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
216
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,082 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,020 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,082
$17,132
Spending / Student
$24,020
$17,081
Best Sandusky City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Sandusky Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Grades: 2-6
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Sandusky Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Grades: 7-8
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Sandusky High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2130a Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Grades: 9-12
| 969 students
Rank: #44.
The Sandusky Primary 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
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
The Early Learning Academy
(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
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sandusky City School District?
Sandusky City School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,085 students.
What is the rank of Sandusky City School District?
Sandusky City School District is ranked #656 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
36% of Sandusky City School District students are White, 36% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Sandusky City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,020 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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