Lakota Local

The Lakota Local school district in Ohio consists of 22 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district is ranked 173 out of 828 school districts in Ohio and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance overall.

Several schools in the Lakota Local district stand out as top performers. Independence Elementary School is ranked 35 out of 1,558 Ohio elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, with exceptional test scores in math and science. Liberty Junior School is ranked 81 out of 1,036 Ohio middle schools and also has a 5-star rating, with very high proficiency rates across multiple subjects. The district's two high schools, Lakota West High School and Lakota East High School, are the top-performing high schools in the district, ranked 179 and 141 out of 855 Ohio high schools respectively.

While the Lakota Local district demonstrates consistently strong academic performance, with most schools meeting or exceeding state averages, there are some disparities in outcomes between schools. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores and other performance indicators, suggesting potential equity challenges that the district may need to address. Additionally, the district's virtual high school, Lakota Central, has significantly lower test scores and performance metrics compared to the traditional high schools, highlighting the challenges that virtual schools can face in delivering academic outcomes.