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Parma City

Ohio · Public School District
15
Schools
9,091
Students
$17,171
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
51.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
86.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Parma City is a public school district in Ohio serving 9,091 students across 15 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,171 is above average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Greenbriar Middle School05–07800
Hillside Middle School05–07539
Shiloh Middle School05–07511
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Normandy High School08–121,304
Parma High School08–121,233
Valley Forge High School08–121,409
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
First Step PreschoolPK–PK218
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,171+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
65%
State
22.0%
Local (property tax)
65.3%
Federal
12.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
9,091
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.7%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,171 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Parma City?
Parma City has 15 public schools, serving a total of 9,091 students.
What is the graduation rate for Parma City?
The graduation rate is 86.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Parma City spend per student?
Parma City spends $17,171 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Parma City?
51% of students in Parma City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Parma City?
No, Parma City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Parma City serve?
Parma City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Parma City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Parma City is 49/100. 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.