Ohio School Report Cards Reveal Highest Literacy Proficiency in Five Years Following First Full Year of Science of Reading Adoption

Ohio School Report Cards 2026 Highlights

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Education Director Stephen D. Dackin recently released the 2026 Ohio School Report Cards. Notable achievements include:

1. Literacy Gains:

   • English language arts proficiency reached 62.2%, the highest in five years.
   • The ReadOhio initiative, implemented statewide, focuses on effective literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading.

2. Math Proficiency:

   • Math proficiency also achieved a five-year high at 56.4%.
   • Improvements seen across demographics, benefiting economically disadvantaged students and those with disabilities.

3. Postsecondary Readiness:

   • Over two-thirds of the Class of 2025 met state readiness measures.
   • Technical skill proficiency rose to 25.4% among graduates.

4. Attendance Improvements:

   • Chronic absenteeism decreased by 6.3%, amounting to an additional 3.7 million hours of learning.

5. Early Childhood Literacy:

   • The Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Ohio sent over 28 million books to children, enhancing early reading skills.

Important Initiatives:

• Expansion of the ReadOhio coaching network with 140 coaches in over 200 schools.
• New Science of Reading Instructional Implementation Teams assist teachers in effective reading strategies.

Key Quotes:

• “Reading is the key to school and the key to life.” – Governor DeWine
• “Raising literacy achievement is foundational to everything we want for Ohio students.” – Director Dackin

Additional Resources:

• 2026 Ohio School Report Cards
• Summary of Ohio School Report Cards

For further details and specific district or school data, visit the report card website mentioned above.