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Sylvania Schools

Ohio · Public School District
13
Schools
7,661
Students
$13,718
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
21.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
90.7%
Graduation Rate
+4.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sylvania Schools is a public school district in Ohio serving 7,661 students across 13 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,718 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 21% 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 60/100.

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All Schools (13)
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Sylvania Northview High School09–121,352
Sylvania Southview High School09–121,107
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Preschool at Sylvania Northview High SchoolPK–PK13
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,718Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
68%
State
23.2%
Local (property tax)
68.0%
Federal
8.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
7,661
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.7%
Opportunity Score60/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.7% graduation rate — 4.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sylvania Schools?
Sylvania Schools has 13 public schools, serving a total of 7,661 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sylvania Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sylvania Schools spend per student?
Sylvania Schools spends $13,718 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sylvania Schools?
21% of students in Sylvania Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sylvania Schools?
No, Sylvania Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sylvania Schools serve?
Sylvania Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sylvania Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sylvania Schools is 60/100. 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.