Strongsville City

Strongsville, Ohio — 9 schools

5,695
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$14,943
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Strongsville City operates 9 public schools serving 5,695 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 3 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,757 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cuyahoga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,943 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 75.7% local, 16.4% state, and 7.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $86,444 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #675 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (23 AP courses district-wide), a 463.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.4% White, 9.9% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Strongsville High School accounts for 32.0% of all Strongsville City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Strongsville City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Strongsville City school enrollment varies 205× across entities

Strongsville City school enrollment ranges from 9 students (lowest) to 1,842 students (highest), a spread of 1,833 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Strongsville City student-counselor ratio is 464:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Strongsville City chronic absenteeism rate is 22.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Strongsville City is typically wider than the Strongsville City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.9%
Federal
16.4%
State
75.7%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
675 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cuyahoga County county, where this district is located.

$933
Studio/mo
$1,058
1 BR/mo
$1,279
2 BR/mo
$1,646
3 BR/mo
$1,760
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$86,444
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Strongsville City.

White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 5.5%
Asian 9.9%
Multiracial 3.3%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
23 AP courses total
463.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Strongsville City

School Enrollment
Strongsville High School
1,842
Strongsville Middle School
1,327
Kinsner Elementary School
643
Muraski Elementary School
522
Chapman Elementary School
446
Whitney Elementary School
426
Surrarrer Elementary School
399
Early Learning Preschool
143
Strongsville Online Learning Opportunity Academy
9

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Strongsville City?

Strongsville City has 9 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 5,695 students.

How much does Strongsville City spend per student?

Strongsville City spends $14,943 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #675 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Strongsville City?

The average teacher salary in Strongsville City is $86,444 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Strongsville City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cuyahoga County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Strongsville City?

Strongsville City students are 71.4% White, 9.9% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.5% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Strongsville City?

Strongsville City has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #675 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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