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South-Western City

Ohio · Public School District
34
Schools
21,702
Students
$18,557
Per-Pupil Spend
+29% nat'l
53.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
86.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

South-Western City is a public school district in Ohio serving 21,702 students across 34 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 10 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,557 is above average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (34)
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Crossing High School09–121,638
Franklin Heights High School09–121,338
Grove City High School09–121,881
South-Western Career Academy09–120
Westland High School09–121,832
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
South-Western Preschool CenterPK–PK351
Stiles Family CenterPK–PK6
The Bostic Head Start CenterPK–PK141
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,557+29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
39%
State
47.4%
Local (property tax)
38.8%
Federal
13.8%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
34
Schools
21,702
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.8%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,557 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 34 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South-Western City?
South-Western City has 34 public schools, serving a total of 21,702 students.
What is the graduation rate for South-Western City?
The graduation rate is 86.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South-Western City spend per student?
South-Western City spends $18,557 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South-Western City?
54% of students in South-Western City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South-Western City?
No, South-Western City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South-Western City serve?
South-Western City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South-Western City?
The median opportunity score across schools in South-Western City is 33/100. 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.