Serving 71 students in grades 6-12, Bellefaire ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
63%
17%
White
32%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellefaire?
The graduation rate of Bellefaire is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bellefaire?
71 students attend Bellefaire.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bellefaire students are Black, 32% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellefaire?
Bellefaire has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bellefaire offer ?
Bellefaire offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bellefaire part of?
Bellefaire is part of Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District.
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