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Lakota Local

Ohio · Public School District
20
Schools
17,266
Students
$12,772
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
20.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lakota Local is a public school district in Ohio serving 17,266 students across 20 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,772 is below 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 45/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hopewell Junior School07–08506
Lakota Plains Junior School07–08757
Lakota Ridge Junior School07–08679
Liberty Junior School07–08752
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lakota East High School09–122,552
Lakota West High School09–122,740
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,772-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
63%
State
29.6%
Local (property tax)
62.6%
Federal
7.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
17,266
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 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%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lakota Local?
Lakota Local has 20 public schools, serving a total of 17,266 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lakota Local?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lakota Local spend per student?
Lakota Local spends $12,772 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lakota Local?
21% of students in Lakota Local qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lakota Local?
No, Lakota Local does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lakota Local serve?
Lakota Local serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lakota Local?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lakota Local is 45/100. 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.