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Upper Arlington City

Ohio · Public School District
10
Schools
6,455
Students
$26,995
Per-Pupil Spend
+88% nat'l
3.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-48pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Upper Arlington City is a public school district in Ohio serving 6,455 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,995 is above average for a US public school district. Only 4% 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 47/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barrington Road Elementary SchoolKG–05770
Greensview Elementary SchoolKG–05465
Tremont Elementary SchoolKG–05686
Wickliffe Elementary SchoolKG–05475
Windermere Elementary SchoolKG–05555
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hastings Middle School06–08709
Jones Middle School06–08726
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Upper Arlington High School09–121,867
Upper Arlington Online Academy06–1243
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Burbank Early Childhood SchoolPK–PK159
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,995+88% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
85%
State
10.3%
Local (property tax)
84.9%
Federal
4.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (85%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
6,455
Students
4%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,995 per pupil — 88% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 4% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Upper Arlington City?
Upper Arlington City has 10 public schools, serving a total of 6,455 students.
What is the graduation rate for Upper Arlington City?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Upper Arlington City spend per student?
Upper Arlington City spends $26,995 per pupil — 88% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Upper Arlington City?
4% of students in Upper Arlington City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Upper Arlington City?
No, Upper Arlington City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Upper Arlington City serve?
Upper Arlington City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Upper Arlington City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Upper Arlington City is 47/100. 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.