Girard City School District

The Girard City School District in Ohio serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools: 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges, with high rates of economic disadvantage and chronic absenteeism among its student population.

Within the district, Girard Junior High School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the top 35% of Ohio middle schools and earning 3-4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in math and English language arts, are above the district and state averages. In contrast, Girard Intermediate Middle School has struggled, with test scores below the state average. The district's high school, Girard Senior High School, has shown improvement, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating over the past 3 years and maintaining a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.1%.

Across the district, the high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, ranging from 99.32% to 99.41%, and chronic absenteeism, ranging from 31.4% to 31.4%, indicate significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student learning and outcomes. Addressing these equity concerns through targeted interventions and support services could be crucial for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for all students in the Girard City School District.