Pickerington Local

Pickerington Local is a suburban school district in Fairfield County, Ohio, serving 11,370 students across 16 schools with an enrollment increase of 3.4% in the prior year. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools with 512 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1.

Academically, Pickerington Local demonstrates mixed performance relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 82.8%, exceeding Ohio's average of 79.9%, while reading proficiency stands at 62.7%, below the state average of 65.9%. The graduation rate of 94.3% falls slightly below Ohio's 95.1% average. Chronic absenteeism at 17.6% represents a notable attendance challenge.

The district serves a diverse student population that is 41.1% White, 34.4% Black, 6.8% Hispanic, and 9.8% Asian. The student body includes 8.0% English learners and 15.9% students with disabilities. Notably, 100% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged according to district data.

Financial constraints are evident in Pickerington Local's operations. Per-pupil spending of $7,308 falls below Ohio's average of $8,239. The district's $148.0 million budget relies heavily on local sources for 52.1% of revenue, with state funding providing 42.2% and federal funding contributing 5.8%. This funding structure reflects limited state and federal support relative to local resources.