Hilliard City

Hilliard City is a suburban school district in Franklin County, Ohio, serving 16,082 students across 24 schools with a teaching staff of 963. The district experienced minimal enrollment growth of 0.1% from the prior year, indicating stable demand. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1, the district maintains staffing levels comparable to regional norms.

Academically, Hilliard City performs near or slightly above state averages. Math proficiency stands at 81.9% compared to Ohio's 79.9%, while reading proficiency is 66.4% versus the state average of 65.9%. The graduation rate of 92.7% falls 2.4 percentage points below the state average of 95.1%. Chronic absenteeism affects 12.8% of the student population.

The district serves a diverse student body with notable populations requiring targeted support: 38.5% are economically disadvantaged, 13.1% are English learners, and 16.4% receive special education services. Racial demographics show 64.6% White, 9.3% Black, 13.3% Hispanic, and 6.6% Asian students.

Financially, Hilliard City operates with a $248.4 million budget and per-pupil spending of $8,663, exceeding Ohio's average of $8,239. The district relies heavily on local revenue sources, which constitute 67.5% of funding, while state and federal contributions account for 26.8% and 5.7% respectively. This revenue structure indicates moderate local tax capacity relative to state resources.