Switzerland of Ohio Local School District

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The Switzerland Of Ohio Local School District is a rural school district located in southeastern Ohio in the United States. The largest geographic school district in the state, it covers almost all of Monroe County, and parts of Belmont and Noble counties, a total of 546 square miles. [1] As of 2017, it educates approximately 2,700 students annually; they attend five elementary schools, three high schools, and one career center. In July 2021, Mr. Phil Ackerman took over as superintendent.

The Switzerland of Ohio Local School District consists of:

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References

  1. Switzerland of Ohio Local School District, official website