Parma City

Parma City is a suburban school district in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, serving 9,257 students across 16 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 18.0:1. The district experienced a 1.0% enrollment decline from the prior year, indicating relative stability in a mature suburban context.

Academically, Parma City performs below state averages across measured indicators. Math proficiency stands at 76.2% compared to the state average of 79.9%, while reading proficiency is notably lower at 56.9% versus the state average of 65.9%. The graduation rate of 91.9% falls below Ohio's 95.1% average. Chronic absenteeism at 23.9% represents a significant operational challenge.

The district serves a notably homogeneous student population: 100% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, substantially above typical district percentages. The racial composition is 64.7% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 8.2% Black, and 3.9% Asian. Approximately 9.8% of students are English learners and 19.3% receive special education services.

Financially, Parma City spends $9,680 per pupil, exceeding the state average of $8,239. The total operating budget is $167.6 million, with revenue distributed as 64.3% local, 25.9% state, and 9.8% federal funding. This revenue structure reflects significant reliance on local property tax revenue relative to state support.