Dublin

Dublin is nestled on the banks of the Scioto River in the northwest area of Franklin County. It is readily accessible via Route 33 and outerbelt 1-270, about twenty to twenty-five minutes from downtown Columbus.

Jack Nicklaus' Memorial Golf Course and the unique planned development called Muirfield Village are two special reasons for the interest in Dublin. The Columbus Zoo is located just across the river from Dublin.

Population: Over 23,000

Land Area: 23 square miles

Taxes: (per $1000.00 valuation)
Dublin Corporation (Washington Twp)-Dublin School District 1997 total Tax Rate $92.91
Dublin Corporation (Washington Twp)-Hilliard School District 1997 total Tax Rate $94.97
Dublin Corporation (Perry Twp) 1997 total Tax Rate $100.72

Churches: 47-representing many denominations

Day Care Centers and Preschools: Yes-Five centers

Hospitals: Within fifteen to twenty minutes of several area hospitals

Libraries: Public Library of Franklin County Dublin Branch

Recreational Facilities:
11 parks, golf and tennis, swimming pool, 7 shelter houses and 2 fitness trails, 74 recreational programs for residents, (a total of 102 sessions) including arts and crafts, outdoor amphitheater and 13 multi-purpose playing fields. Dublin Community Center opened May, 1996.

Social & Civic Organizations:
Various organizations represented Recycling Information 614-761-6500 Chamber of Commerce directory available free to Dublin Residents. Lists 20 pages of facts, demographics, etc. and over 600 businesses that are members of the Chamber.

General Price Range of Homes: $150,000 - $1,000,000
Price Range of Greatest Selection: $150,000 - $800,000

Dublin Area Chamber of Commerce:
129 South High Street
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614-889-2001

Dublin Schools:
7030 Coffman Rd.
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614-764-5913

Elementary-10 schools, grades K-5, total enrollment 5,168
Middle School-3 schools, grades 6-8, total enrollment 2,525
High School-2 schools, grades 9-12, total enrollment 2,988
Vocational-Central Ohio Joint Vocational School
Parochial-1 in Dublin, Metro Columbus, Private Schools available with Dublin transportation.
Colleges-Within commuting distance to many area colleges.
Some branch classes offered at High School.
Total public school enrollment-10,681
Pupil/teacher ratio-19.5:1
District Expenditure per pupil: $5,905
District Number of courses offered-over 161 at High School
% of students that pursue formal education-96%
ACT (test scores) 22.7 composite, State 21.3, National Avg. 20.9
SAT (test scores) Verbal 535, State 536, National 505; Math 557, State 535, National 508
Number of personnel-1,271

Special Programs:
Young Professionals Academy; Columbus State-college credit for courses given at the high school (during the day) by college professors; Computers-a main focus K-12; voice, video and data at over 98 locations in each high school; a national model Professional Development Academy conducted on-site to support the district's commitment to a professional, well trained staff.

Guidance Program nationally recognized-all grades; Multi-Handicapped (Elementary) S.B.H. (All Grades); Gifted-grades 2 to 8. Christopher Program (College courses while at High School). Computer—K-12; D.H. (Developmental Handicapped); Eatch-key/AII Elementaries; Honors and A.P. Courses; QUEST; Hearing Impaired; Reading Recovery; Drug/Alcohol Program; Work/Study Program; English-as-a-second language; Foreign language (Middle and High School).

On November 5, 1996, the community strongly passed the largest bond issue on the ballot in the State of Ohio which will fund the district's Five-Year Comprehensive Plan.

Athletics:
An extensive and diversified sports program offered to all students. Dublin Scioto High School was the 1995 State Football Champions. Dublin Schools are also nationally known for girls' gymnastics and tennis programs.

Clubs & Organizations:
Full range consisting of Art Club, Odyssey of the Mind, Outdoor Club, Power of Pen, Ski Club, Student Council, Youth to Youth, Spanish Club, French Club, Yearbook, Photography, Foreign Eanguage, Craft Club and Outdoor Club.
Adult evening programs-Adult Education offered with a focus on English as-a-second language.

Summer School / advanced placement and make up courses offered. All grades K-12. Advance placement and enrichment-open to all students K-12. Dublin Schools has a new pre-profes-sional course mentoring H.S. Seniors college bound, with Dublin Business leaders for a semester, for authentic learning experience.

Dublin is one of the fastest growing communities in Central Ohio. The city takes pride in its cultural diversity with over 40 nations represented in its student body. The strong academic program and community involvement were sited as the reasons Dublin Schools were chosen as tops in the state by The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

The Dublin Schools were catapulted into the forefront of the nation when Bill Moyers called it the "best in the nation" during his nationally broadcasted documentary, "Children in America's Schools."