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 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,105 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 31% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,105 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sandusky 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 88% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#659 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
63%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.3%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
36%
17%
% White
34%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
23%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,927 is higher than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,866 is higher than the state median of $17,328. 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
$23,927
$17,380
Spending / Student
$23,866
$17,328
Best Sandusky City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Sandusky Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1200
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1200
Gr: 3-6 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Sandusky High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2130a Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Gr: 9-12 | 1,028 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Sandusky Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2130 Hayes Ave # B
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Gr: 7-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
The Sandusky Primary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
924 Ontario St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1300
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1300
Gr: K-2 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
Gr: PK-K | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sandusky City School District?
Sandusky City School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,105 students.
What is the rank of Sandusky City School District?
Sandusky City School District is ranked #677 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 Sandusky City School District?
36% of Sandusky City School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 7% 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 17:1.
What is Sandusky City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,866 is higher than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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