Cliff Park High School

821 N Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45503
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Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Cliff Park High School 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cliff Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cliff Park High School's student population of 314 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
314 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cliff Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cliff Park High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3005 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cliff Park High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cliff Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cliff Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cliff Park High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cliff Park High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cliff Park High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cliff Park High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cliff Park High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cliff Park High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cliff Park High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Cliff Park High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
35-39%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cliff Park High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cliff Park High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cliff Park High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cliff Park High School's ranking?
Cliff Park High School is ranked #3005 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cliff Park High School often compared to?
Cliff Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cliff Park High School?
The graduation rate of Cliff Park High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cliff Park High School?
314 students attend Cliff Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cliff Park High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cliff Park High School?
Cliff Park High School has a student ration of 45:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cliff Park High School offer ?
Cliff Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cliff Park High School part of?
Cliff Park High School is part of Cliff Park High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 45:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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