Photo: Nyttend · Public domainSpencer Township’s public schools score below 78% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
In Spencer Township, 23% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Spencer Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Spencer Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1310 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Spencer Township’s, its schools beat 0%, lower than their 22% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
70% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Toledo City spends $21,943 per student and Swanton Local $15,382, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Spencer Township’s grade
C−: better than 22% of Ohio school districts. Both inputs trail the Ohio average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Spencer Township, with each school’s own grade.
Spencer Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Toledo City School District). From grade PK, students attend the Swanton Local School District, shared with Harding, Swan Creek, Swanton and Swanton. Its school is in Toledo. Parts of Spencer Township (4% and 3% of its land) are served by Evergreen Local and Springfield Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Spencer Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Spencer Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Spencer Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Township | C− | Toledo City PK–12 · Swanton Local PK–12 |
| Harding | — | Swanton Local |
| Springfield | B− | Springfield Local |
| Richfield | A− | Evergreen Local |
Every school in Spencer Township
54 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Spencer Township’s schools
Are Spencer Township’s schools good?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Spencer Township children attend score below 78% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Spencer Township in?
Two districts: Toledo City School District runs grades PK–12, and Swanton Local School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Harding, Swan Creek, Swanton and Swanton.
Where do Spencer Township kids go to high school?
One of 13 high schools, depending on your address: Start High School, Waite High School, Bowsher High School, Jesup W. Scott High School, Rogers High School, Woodward High School, Aerospace & Natural Science Academy of Toledo, Toledo Early College High School, Reynolds Elementary School, Swanton High School, Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering High School, Toledo Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy and Jones Leadership Academy of Business.
What is Spencer Township’s graduation rate?
70% of the class of 2023 in Toledo City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Spencer Township spend per student?
$21,943 in Toledo City School District and $15,382 in Swanton Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Spencer Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Spencer Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.