In 2001, Dublin City Schools became the country's first district to reach the highest possible level of accreditation given by the North Central Association, the nation's premier accrediting institution. All of our 16 schools have received the highest level of endorsement among 19 states and more than 9,000 schools. Dublin is recognized as the only school district in the nation with the technological capacity, the skill level from staff, and the desire and initiative from leadership to take advantage of the opportunity to make successful transitions for every child it serves.

There is no stronger measure of a school's effectiveness than by looking at the way it educates its students. Dublin Coffman and Dublin Scioto High Schools prepare students to take that next step. More than 90 percent of Dublin graduates move on to college. When you walk down the halls of either Dublin Scioto or Dublin Coffman High School, one in every 10 students you meet will carry a grade point average of 4.0 or better. These students are choosing from 23 Advanced Placement and Honors classes in Literature, English, Spanish, Japanese, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, History, Sciences, Studio Art and more.

Average district-wide scores on the ACT and SAT rose for the second straight year despite the fact that the number of students taking the tests is on the rise too. Dublin students achieved an average composite score of 23.7 on the ACT and SAT averages of 564 (Math) and 539 (Verbal). Dublin also boasts 13 National Merit Semifinalists for the 2001-2002 school year. Dublin Schools met 25 of 27 standards on the State Report Card issued in 2001.

The district's goal is for students to use computers as a research tool and a productivity tool. The use of computers is integrated into the entire curriculum. A plan for improving the district's computer technology materialized in May 2001 with $5.45 million invested to replace machines with the latest technology and software available.

Students are able to learn in energetic environments with mobile computer labs that can be used in different classrooms for different projects. Wireless technology allows for more interaction between groups of students and their teachers, who can now collaborate to form productive, innovative teams.

Students are creating visual presentations, producing school web pages, using the Internet for research - all in the name of preparing themselves for college and the business world.

Dublin City Schools provide extraordinary programs such as the Young Professionals' Academy (YPA) for high school juniors and seniors. This mentoring program has been successful since its inception in 1994 in connecting hundreds of students with local businesses and organizations forcareer exploration. Students dive into a wide variety of careers ranging from genetic research and physical therapy, to wildlife rescue and race car driving. YPA students also take courses for college credit at area universities, including Ohio State University, Otterbein College and Columbus State.

Dublin students pick from a range of 37 extracurricular clubs and 26 sports teams for afterschool activities. In 2001, the Dublin Coffman Baseball team won the State Championship.

The Perspective, the Dublin Coffman High School student paper, received first place for the third straight year in the national Quill & Scroll International Media Evaluation. Art students throughout the district saw their Lah Dee Dah Art Exhibit on display in the Columbus Museum of Art for the second straight year.

More than 17 percent of the student population is culturally diverse, with 65 countries from around the globe represented in the student body. The district offers an award-winning ESL (English as a Second Language) program which includes evening classes for adults.
The 2001-2002 pupil/teacher ratio is 19-to-1 districtwide. More than 50 percent of certified staff possess a master's degree or beyond. The average classroom teacher experience is 11.8 years. "Teacher of the Year" for the State of Ohio has been awarded to Dublin teachers in English, Physical Education, Technology and Mathematics. As of October 2001, the average teacher's salary is $48,770.
Dublin achieves excellence in education while pursuing the most efficient use of funds. The fiscal year 2000 per pupil expenditure is $7,886.

Thanks to the passage of a $67.9 million bond issue in November of 2000, the district stands on its best financial footing ever. In 2001, Moody's Investors Service upgraded the rating for the Dublin City Schools to "Aa3," up from "A1." That is a level achieved by only 38 school districts in the state. The rating is based on several factors, including the district's satisfactory financial position; wealthy, diverse and expanding local economy; and a manageable debt position. Also, he Standard and Poor's rating moved to "AA," up from "AA-." These ratings will save the district an estimated $600,000.

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