Ohio Schools
There are 3,586 public schools in Ohio distributed in 1,051 school districts. A total of 1,698,899 students attend Ohio schools and 106,430 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 1,778 elementary, 659 middle, 901 high schools, and 248 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 1,021 private schools are serving students in Ohio.
| Number of District | 1,051 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 3,586 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 1,778 schools / 762,306 students |
| Middle | 659 schools / 333,703 students |
| High | 901 schools / 425,645 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 248 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 3,136 schools |
| Charter | 327 schools |
| Magnet | 89 schools |
| Special Education | 29 schools |
| Alternative | 5 schools |
Ohio Department of Education
Ohio School Districts
In Ohio, 1,051 school districts are serving their students in 3,586 schools. Columbus City School District is the largest district with 116 schools and 50,613 students.
270 E State St, Columbus, OH
1111 Superior Ave E, Cleveland, OH
2651 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH
1609 N Summit St, Toledo, OH
3805 Marlane Dr, Grove City, OH
Student Population
A total of 1,645,412 students are attending Ohio schools. By gender, there are 844,528 (51.3%) male and 800,884 (51.3%) female students in OH schools.
By race/ethnicity, 1,196,450 White (72.7%), 275,581 Black (16.7%), and 40,429 Asian (2.5%) students are attending Ohio schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 82 percent of students in fourth grade and 73 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 68 percent of students in fourth grade and 75 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 82% | 41% | 73% | 38% |
| Reading | 68% | 36% | 75% | 38% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Ohio schools, total 64,216 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 3,048 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 164,478 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 64,216 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 15,513 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 16,186 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 51,339 | |
| International BS program | 3,048 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 164,478 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 106,435 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Ohio and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 99.5% of teachers are certified. 91.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 106,435 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 105,939 | 99.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 487 | 0.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4,578 | 4.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4,515 | 4.2% |
| School counselors | 3,636 | Students per counselor: 467 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 621 | - |
| Security guards | 716 | - |
| Nurses | 1,708 | - |
| Psychologists | 1,495 | - |
| Social workers | 420 | - |
Public Schools in Ohio
In Ohio, 3,586 public schools are serving 1,698,899 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Ohio
1,021 private schools are serving students in Ohio. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.