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5.4 avg / 10

Sandusky City School District

School District · Sandusky, Ohio

Students: 3,111
Teachers (FTE): 184

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,349

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.9:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#547 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,349

+$2,692 vs Ohio median

District size

3,111 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Sandusky City

Sandusky City is a Sandusky, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,111 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $17,349 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Sandusky City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is The Sandusky Primary School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Sandusky City students show an average math proficiency of 31.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.8%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Sandusky City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 31.4%
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ELA Proficiency 41.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sandusky City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Sandusky
Total Enrollment
3,111
Teachers (FTE)
184
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sandusky City?

Sandusky City has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sandusky City?

The average composite rating for Sandusky City is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sandusky City?

Sandusky City spends $17,349 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sandusky City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sandusky City is 16.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sandusky City?

The Sandusky Primary School is the highest-rated school in Sandusky City with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Sandusky City?

Across schools in Sandusky City with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sandusky City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Sandusky City has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
31.4%
ELA Proficiency
41.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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