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Kettering City School District

Ohio · Public School District
13
Schools
7,766
Students
$16,714
Per-Pupil Spend
+16% nat'l
38.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Kettering City School District is a public school district in Ohio serving 7,766 students across 13 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,714 is above average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kettering Middle School06–081,078
Van Buren Middle School06–08585
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kettering Fairmont High School09–122,486
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kettering Early Childhood Education CenterPK–PK109
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,714+16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
64%
State
21.2%
Local (property tax)
63.8%
Federal
15.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
7,766
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,714 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kettering City School District?
Kettering City School District has 13 public schools, serving a total of 7,766 students.
What is the graduation rate for Kettering City School District?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Kettering City School District spend per student?
Kettering City School District spends $16,714 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Kettering City School District?
38% of students in Kettering City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Kettering City School District?
No, Kettering City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Kettering City School District serve?
Kettering City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kettering City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kettering City School District is 38/100. 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.