South-Western City School District

The South-Western City School District is located in Grove City, OH and includes 33 schools that serve 21,398 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The South-Western City School District spends $9,201 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The South-Western City School District has 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the OH state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The South-Western City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the South-Western City School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The South-Western City School District serves 11% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.