Worthington City

Worthington City is a suburban school district in Franklin County, Ohio, serving 10,810 students across 19 schools with 645 teachers. The district experienced 1.8% enrollment growth in the prior year, indicating relative stability. Student-teacher ratio stands at 16.8:1.

Academic performance exceeds state benchmarks in core areas. Math proficiency reaches 85.9% compared to the state average of 79.9%, while reading proficiency measures 73.3% against the state average of 65.9%. The graduation rate of 94.3% falls slightly below the state average of 95.1%. Chronic absenteeism affects 14.9% of students.

The student population reflects moderate economic and linguistic diversity. Approximately 33.5% qualify as economically disadvantaged, 8.6% are English learners, and 16.4% receive special education services. Racial composition includes 64.8% White, 11.9% Black, 11.4% Hispanic, and 3.2% Asian students.

Financially, the district operates with per-pupil spending of $8,677, slightly above the state average of $8,239. Total budget reaches $179.1 million, with revenue sourced primarily from local funds at 75.8%, supplemented by state funding at 18.4% and federal funds at 5.8%. This funding structure indicates relatively strong local tax support and less dependence on state and federal revenue compared to many Ohio districts.