Best Public Schools in Zip Code 44830

The 44830 zip code area is home to two schools - Fostoria Elementary School and Fostoria Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Fostoria City School District. While the schools serve a diverse student population, they face significant challenges in academic performance, attendance, and addressing the needs of their economically disadvantaged students.

Fostoria Elementary School has a relatively large enrollment of 1,056 students in grades PK-6, with a diverse student body that is 53.88% White, 25.19% Hispanic, and 13.92% two or more races. However, the school ranks in the bottom 30% of Ohio elementary schools and receives a 1-star rating, with low proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts that often trail the state averages by 10-20 percentage points. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.9%.

Similarly, Fostoria Junior/Senior High School serves 801 students in grades 6-12 and also has a diverse student population, with 51.06% White, 25.72% Hispanic, and 17.85% two or more races. The high school performs slightly better than the elementary school, but still ranks in the bottom 25% of Ohio high schools and receives a 1-star rating. Its proficiency rates in most subject areas trail the state averages by 10-20 percentage points, and it has a concerning graduation rate of 86.6% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 45.7%.