Top Rankings
Holgate Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 378 students in Holgate Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Holgate Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
378 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holgate Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#211 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
22%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
77%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,230 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,159 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,230
$17,379
Spending / Student
$19,159
$17,327
Best Holgate Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holgate Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Joe E Brown Ave
Holgate, OH 43527
(419) 264-5231
Holgate, OH 43527
(419) 264-5231
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Holgate High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Joe E Brown Ave
Holgate, OH 43527
(419) 264-2521
Holgate, OH 43527
(419) 264-2521
Gr: 6-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holgate Local School District?
Holgate Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 378 students.
What is the rank of Holgate Local School District?
Holgate Local School District is ranked #223 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holgate Local School District?
77% of Holgate Local School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holgate Local School District?
Holgate Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Holgate Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,159 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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