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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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,835 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.
51±¬ÁÏs 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
1,835 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fostoria City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#621 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)37%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
63%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
8%
% Black
6%
17%
% White
52%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,472 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,864 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,472
$17,287
Spending / Student
$15,864
$17,235
Best Fostoria City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fostoria Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 H L Ford Dr
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4125
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4125
Grades: PK-6
| 1,066 students
Rank: #22.
Fostoria Junior/senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Park Ave
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4110
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4110
Grades: 6-12
| 769 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fostoria City School District?
Fostoria City School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,835 students.
What is the rank of Fostoria City School District?
Fostoria City School District is ranked #622 out of 918 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fostoria City School District?
52% of Fostoria City School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fostoria City School District?
Fostoria City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Fostoria City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,864 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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