Toledo City School District serves 21,814 students across 57 schools in Lucas County, Ohio, representing a slight enrollment decline of 1.1% from the prior year. The district operates 40 elementary schools, 10 high schools, and 7 additional facilities with 1,511 teachers, yielding a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
Academic performance measures indicate significant gaps compared to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 55.0% versus the state average of 79.9%, while reading proficiency is 35.6% compared to 65.9% statewide. The graduation rate of 77.6% trails the state average of 95.1% by a substantial margin. Chronic absenteeism affects 38.9% of students, a notable challenge for instructional continuity.
The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 97.6% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. Racial composition is 46.3% Black, 24.9% White, 16.0% Hispanic, and 0.3% Asian. English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment, while 20.7% of students receive special education services.
Financially, Toledo City operates with a total budget of $425.9 million and per-pupil spending of $9,276, slightly exceeding the state average of $8,239. Revenue sources consist of 50.4% state funding, 34.4% local resources, and 15.2% federal contributions, indicating moderate reliance on state support compared to local tax bases.
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Total Students
21,814
Schools
57
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,276
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
55.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Ohio Report Card Star Rating
Star ratings range from 1 to 5 stars. Districts are rated on six components that measure different aspects of school performance.
Source: Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, Ohio School Report Cards, 2024-25 School Year