Kalida Local

The Kalida Local school district is home to two exceptional educational institutions, Kalida High School and Kalida Elementary School, which consistently rank among the top schools in Ohio. Both schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with the majority of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments, often exceeding state averages by 20-30 percentage points or more.

Kalida High School is ranked 14th out of 864 Ohio high schools and boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate, while Kalida Elementary School is ranked 16th out of 1,577 Ohio elementary schools. These schools also maintain very low chronic absenteeism rates, at 6.1% and 2.9% respectively, compared to the state average. The student-teacher ratios at both schools are also favorable, with Kalida High School at 15.8 and Kalida Elementary School at 15.0.

However, the student populations at both Kalida schools are overwhelmingly White, with minimal racial and ethnic diversity. This may warrant further investigation into the district's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. Additionally, the relatively high per-student spending at both schools, $9,247 at Kalida High School and $9,908 at Kalida Elementary School, likely contributes to their academic success, but it would be interesting to analyze how these resources are allocated and whether there are any notable differences between the two schools.