Fostoria City School District

1001 Park Ave
Fostoria, OH 44830-1455
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,853 students in Fostoria City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Fostoria City School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,658 Schools
# Students
1,853 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Fostoria City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 929 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#621 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fostoria City  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fostoria City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OH by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
60%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fostoria City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OH by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fostoria City  School District and public school graduation rate of OH by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
432 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
7%
# Black Students
100 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
1,011 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
55%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
303 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
119
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
160
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
138
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
151
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
167
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,312 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,710 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue (20-21)
$30 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fostoria City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending (20-21)
$29 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart display total spending of Fostoria City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$16,312
$17,132
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fostoria City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student (20-21)
$15,710
$17,081
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fostoria City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fostoria City School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fostoria Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 H L Ford Dr
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4125
Grades: PK-6
| 1,043 students
Rank: #22.
Fostoria Junior/senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Park Ave
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4110
Grades: 6-12
| 810 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fostoria City School District?
Fostoria City School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,853 students.
What is the rank of Fostoria City School District?
Fostoria City School District is ranked #621 out of 929 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fostoria City School District?
55% of Fostoria City School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fostoria City School District?
Fostoria City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Fostoria City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,710 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has declined by 37% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,853 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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