District Overview
Headquartered at 1619 Zollinger Road in Upper Arlington, Ohio, the Upper Arlington City School District is an active, traditional public school system serving the large suburban community situated within the greater Columbus metropolitan area. Operating ten dedicated school facilities, the district delivers a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a central fixture of its community, the district supports a student population of over 6,600 pupils, offering comprehensive academic programming, modern resources accessible through its centralized digital channels, and an active commitment to preparing students for higher education and future careers.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the Upper Arlington City School District maintains an exceptionally strong operational and staffing foundation designed to cultivate student success. The district relies on a total workforce of over 2,700 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes nearly 728 FTE classroom teachers alongside specialized instructional aides and extensive operational support personnel. With 6,669 enrolled students, this well-resourced staffing environment allows for small class sizes and personalized learning opportunities from early childhood through high school graduation, presenting an ideal environment for families seeking academic quality and a valuable case study for educational researchers examining strong suburban school governance.
10
Total Schools
6,669
Total Students
727.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Arlington City
Demographic Student Count
White5,615
Hispanic238
Black94
Asian381
Two or More336
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    5,615 (84.2%)
  • Asian
    381 (5.7%)
  • Two or More
    336 (5.0%)
  • Hispanic
    238 (3.6%)
  • Black
    94 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Upper Arlington City
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High2
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:6,669*
Teachers (FTE):727.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.2