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Olentangy Local

Ohio · Public School District
27
Schools
23,281
Students
$16,456
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
6.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-45pp vs nat'l
95.7%
Graduation Rate
+9.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Olentangy Local is a public school district in Ohio serving 23,281 students across 27 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,456 is above average for a US public school district. Only 7% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (27)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Berkshire Middle School06–081,298
Hyatts Middle School06–08930
Olentangy Liberty Middle School06–081,004
Olentangy Orange Middle School06–081,080
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School06–081,034
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Olentangy Berlin High School09–121,656
Olentangy High School09–121,688
Olentangy Liberty High School09–121,877
Orange High School09–121,977
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Olentangy Preschool at DACCPK–PK23
Olentangy Shanahan PreschoolPK–PK194
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,456+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
82%
State
9.9%
Local (property tax)
81.6%
Federal
8.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (82%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
23,281
Students
7%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.7%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.7% graduation rate — 9.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 7% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Olentangy Local?
Olentangy Local has 27 public schools, serving a total of 23,281 students.
What is the graduation rate for Olentangy Local?
The graduation rate is 95.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Olentangy Local spend per student?
Olentangy Local spends $16,456 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Olentangy Local?
7% of students in Olentangy Local qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Olentangy Local?
No, Olentangy Local does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Olentangy Local serve?
Olentangy Local serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Olentangy Local?
The median opportunity score across schools in Olentangy Local is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.