Beachwood City School District

24601 Fairmount Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122-2298
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Beachwood City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,580 students in Beachwood City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Beachwood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,580 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Beachwood City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 927 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#39 out of 929 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Beachwood City  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beachwood City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beachwood City  School District 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.
90%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Beachwood City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Beachwood City  School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.52
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
306 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
19%
3%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
374 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
24%
17%
# White Students
713 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
45%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
110 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
77
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
88
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
117
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
111
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
190
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,244 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,168 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Beachwood City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of Beachwood City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$28,244
$17,216
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Beachwood City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,168
$17,164
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Beachwood City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Beachwood City School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24524 Hilltop Dr
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-7144
Grades: 3-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Beachwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2860 Richmond Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-0355
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Beachwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25100 Fairmount Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-2080
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bryden Elementary School
Magnet School
25501 Bryden Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-3933
Grades: K-2
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairmount Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
24601 Fairmount Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 292-2344
Grades: PK
| 77 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Beachwood City School District?
Beachwood City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,580 students.
What is the rank of Beachwood City School District?
Beachwood City School District is ranked #40 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beachwood City School District?
45% of Beachwood City School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beachwood City School District?
Beachwood City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Beachwood City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,168 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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