Lucas County Schools & Education
Lucas County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
68.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
68.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,046
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#87
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lucas County
Measured School Summary
Lucas County faces educational challenges with a school score of 20/100 and a graduation rate of 68.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,046 per pupil, Lucas County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 62% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 20.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lucas County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
140 public schools and 40 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
20/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #87 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
68.1%
20.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,046
$948 below the state average
School coverage
140
40 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lucas County has 140 public schools across 40 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lucas County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Choice-program county
Lucas County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#87
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 34 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Toledo City
Elementary and high visible
21,745 students
57 listed schools in this county slice.
Ohio Virtual Academy
Other grade structure
14,334 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Sylvania Schools
Elementary to high school visible
7,661 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Washington Local
Elementary to high school visible
6,877 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Toledo City is the largest listed district slice, with 57 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lucas County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lucas County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lucas County, Ohio
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Vast Urban Educational Ecosystem
Lucas County hosts 140 public schools serving 73,257 students across 40 districts. This massive network includes 87 elementary schools and a high density of 32 charter schools, making up nearly 23% of all schools.
Toledo City and Innovative Charters
Toledo City is the largest district with 21,745 students across 57 schools. Notably, the Ohio Virtual Academy charter school enrolls 14,334 students, representing a significant portion of the county's educational landscape.
City-Centric with Diverse Options
Ninety-four of the 140 schools are located in city settings, providing an urban feel with an average school size of 527 students. Large campuses like Whitmer High and Sylvania Northview offer comprehensive high school experiences.
School Overview
Total Schools
140
in Lucas County
Reported Enrollment
73,257
140 schools reporting
School Districts
40
districts
Charter Schools
32
23% of total
School Level Breakdown
40 School Districts in Lucas County
Toledo City
GuideOhio Virtual Academy
GuideSylvania Schools
GuideWashington Local
GuideAnthony Wayne Local
GuideSpringfield Local
GuideOregon City
Maumee City
Ottawa Hills Local
Ohio Digital Learning School
140 Public Schools in Lucas County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 10 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 140 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Virtual Academy | Profile | Ohio Virtual Academy | Maumee, 43537Suburb: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 14,334 |
| Whitmer High School | Profile | Washington Local | Toledo, 43613City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,247 |
| Sylvania Northview High School | Profile | Sylvania Schools | Sylvania, 43560Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,352 |
| Anthony Wayne High School | Profile | Anthony Wayne Local | Whitehouse, 43571Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,324 |
| Start High School | Profile | Toledo City | Toledo, 43613City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,242 |
| Bowsher High School | Profile | Toledo City | Toledo, 43614City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,240 |
| Clay High School | Profile | Oregon City | Oregon, 43616Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,139 |
| Sylvania Southview High School | Profile | Sylvania Schools | Sylvania, 43560Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,107 |
| Waite High School | Profile | Toledo City | Toledo, 43605City: Large | 9–12 | High | 997 |
| Ohio Digital Learning School | Profile | Ohio Digital Learning School | Maumee, 43537Suburb: Large | 9–12 | CharterVirtual | 939 |
| Springfield High School | Record | Springfield Local | Holland, 43528Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 922 |
| Springfield Middle School | Record | Springfield Local | Holland, 43528Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 744 |
| Jesup W. Scott High School | Record | Toledo City | Toledo, 43620City: Large | 9–12 | High | 736 |
| Rogers High School | Record | Toledo City | Toledo, 43615City: Large | 9–12 | High | 721 |
| Anthony Wayne Junior High School | Record | Anthony Wayne Local | Whitehouse, 43571Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 707 |
| Toledo School For The Arts | Record | Toledo School For The Arts | Toledo, 43604City: Large | 6–12 | Charter | 691 |
| Woodward High School | Record | Toledo City | Toledo, 43608City: Large | 8–12 | High | 672 |
| Highland Elementary School | Record | Sylvania Schools | Sylvania, 43560Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 659 |
| Silver Creek Elementary School | Record | Washington Local | Toledo, 43613City: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 653 |
| Maumee High School | Record | Maumee City | Maumee, 43537Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 648 |
Ohio Virtual Academy
Ohio Virtual Academy
Maumee, 43537 / Suburb: Large
Whitmer High School
Washington Local
Toledo, 43613 / City: Large
Sylvania Northview High School
Sylvania Schools
Sylvania, 43560 / Suburb: Large
Anthony Wayne High School
Anthony Wayne Local
Whitehouse, 43571 / Suburb: Large
Start High School
Toledo City
Toledo, 43613 / City: Large
Bowsher High School
Toledo City
Toledo, 43614 / City: Large
Clay High School
Oregon City
Oregon, 43616 / Rural: Fringe
Sylvania Southview High School
Sylvania Schools
Sylvania, 43560 / Suburb: Large
Waite High School
Toledo City
Toledo, 43605 / City: Large
Ohio Digital Learning School
Ohio Digital Learning School
Maumee, 43537 / Suburb: Large
Anthony Wayne Junior High School
Anthony Wayne Local
Whitehouse, 43571 / Suburb: Large
Toledo School For The Arts
Toledo School For The Arts
Toledo, 43604 / City: Large
Highland Elementary School
Sylvania Schools
Sylvania, 43560 / Suburb: Large
Silver Creek Elementary School
Washington Local
Toledo, 43613 / City: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,046
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Lucas County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lucas County, Ohio?
Lucas County hosts 140 public schools serving 73,257 students across 40 districts. This massive network includes 87 elementary schools and a high density of 32 charter schools, making up nearly 23% of all schools.
What are the major school districts in Lucas County, Ohio?
Toledo City is the largest district with 21,745 students across 57 schools. Notably, the Ohio Virtual Academy charter school enrolls 14,334 students, representing a significant portion of the county's educational landscape.
What is the school experience like in Lucas County?
Ninety-four of the 140 schools are located in city settings, providing an urban feel with an average school size of 527 students. Large campuses like Whitmer High and Sylvania Northview offer comprehensive high school experiences.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.