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Strongsville City

Ohio · Public School District
9
Schools
5,695
Students
$14,943
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
17.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Strongsville City is a public school district in Ohio serving 5,695 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,943 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Strongsville Middle School06–081,270
High Schools2 schools
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Learning PreschoolPK–PK147
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,943Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
16%
76%
State
16.4%
Local (property tax)
75.7%
Federal
7.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (76%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,695
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Strongsville City?
Strongsville City has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,695 students.
What is the graduation rate for Strongsville City?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Strongsville City spend per student?
Strongsville City spends $14,943 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Strongsville City?
17% of students in Strongsville City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Strongsville City?
No, Strongsville City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Strongsville City serve?
Strongsville City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Strongsville City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Strongsville City is 49/100. 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.