Located in southwestern Ohio, Lakota is the 7th largest school district in the state, and the largest school district in Butler County. With two high schools, a freshman school, four junior schools, ten elementary schools, and four early childhood schools, Lakota has grown in the last 20 years from a rural district to a suburban district with student population of over 18,000.

Quick Facts & Figures

Enrollment: 18,359 (October 2008)

2007-2008 Ohio School Report Card: Lakota met all 30 of the 30 state indicators

Lakota is Ohio's largest "Excellent" district seven years running.

Per-pupil spending: $8,049 ($1294 less than the State average)

 2008 Presidential Scholar: 1

2007-08 National Merit Finalists: 10

College attendance rate: 90%

Student attendance rate: 96.5%

Graduation rate: 95.5%

Square miles in district: 68