James Ford Rhodes 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
648 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)36%
6%
Black
(19-20)35%
17%
White
(19-20)25%
69%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
5%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)75%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Ford Rhodes High School?
The graduation rate of James Ford Rhodes High School is 75%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend James Ford Rhodes High School?
648 students attend James Ford Rhodes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of James Ford Rhodes High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does James Ford Rhodes High School offer ?
James Ford Rhodes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Ford Rhodes High School part of?
James Ford Rhodes High School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
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