Top Rankings
Shaker Heights City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,594 students in Shaker Heights City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Shaker Heights City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,655 Schools
# Students
4,594 Students
1,684,541 Students
# Teachers
303 Teachers
94,094 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Shaker Heights City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 929 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#387 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.51
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
139 Students
45,439 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
116,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
2,107 Students
282,148 Students
% Black Students
46%
17%
# White Students
1,787 Students
1,137,227 Students
% White Students
39%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
397 Students
100,569 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
310
124,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
304
117,121
# Students in 2nd Grade:
315
120,987
# Students in 3rd Grade:
340
121,540
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
120,595
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
122,439
# Students in 6th Grade:
329
123,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
351
128,609
# Students in 8th Grade:
376
130,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
396
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
369
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
375
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
424
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,749 is higher than the state median of $17,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,188 is higher than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,749
$17,144
Spending / Student
$23,188
$17,092
Best Shaker Heights City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fernway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17420 Fernway Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Onaway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3115 Woodbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23325 Wimbledon Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4070
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4070
Grades: K-4
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14900 Drexmore Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Grades: K-4
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15400 S Woodland Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4150
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4150
Grades: 4-6
| 651 students
Rank: #66.
Shaker Hts High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15911 Aldersyde Dr
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,566 students
Rank: #77.
Shaker Hts Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20600 Shaker Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4100
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 725 students
Rank: #88.
Lomond Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17917 Lomond Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4050
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4050
Grades: K-4
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shaker Heights City School District?
Shaker Heights City School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,594 students.
What is the rank of Shaker Heights City School District?
Shaker Heights City School District is ranked #393 out of 929 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shaker Heights City School District?
46% of Shaker Heights City School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shaker Heights City School District?
Shaker Heights City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Shaker Heights City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,188 is higher than the state median of $17,092. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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