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Why Does School Funding Look Different Across Ohio?

District tax bases, state formula inputs, enrollment and student needs, and locally approved taxes all contribute to differences in school funding across Ohio.

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What This Graphic Shows

District tax bases, state formula inputs, enrollment and student needs, and locally approved taxes all contribute to differences in school funding across Ohio.

Key Takeaway

Ohio's state formula helps equalize local capacity, but district revenue mixes and resources still differ.

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Verified — Current

Last Verified:

September 19, 2026

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Ohio Legislative Service Commission

Local Wealth Disparities and State Foundation Aid — November 2025

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Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

Overview of School Funding

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Ohio Legislative Service Commission

School District Income Taxes — December 2025

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Has Ohio's State Share of School Funding Changed?

Ohio school funding combines state and local sources, and the balance varies across districts and over time. The current formula uses local property values and income to help determine the state share.

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Where Does the Local Share of Ohio School Funding Come From?

Local school revenue comes primarily from property taxes, with school-district income taxes used in some districts and additional local non-tax revenue also contributing.

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How Is an Ohio Public School Actually Funded?

Ohio public school districts use state funding, local revenue and federal or other revenue. The state formula uses local property values and income when determining the state share.

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