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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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,775 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 37% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
1,775 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fostoria 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#616 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
27%
8%
% Black
6%
17%
% White
51%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,400 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,029
$17,379
Spending / Student
$16,400
$17,327
Best Fostoria City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fostoria Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 H L Ford Dr
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4125
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4125
Gr: PK-6 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Fostoria Junior/senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Park Ave
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4110
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4110
Gr: 6-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fostoria City School District?
Fostoria City School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,775 students.
What is the rank of Fostoria City School District?
Fostoria City School District is ranked #624 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fostoria City School District?
51% of Fostoria City School District students are White, 27% 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 15:1, 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 $16,400 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 35% over four school years.
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