For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 804 students in Richmond Heights Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Richmond Heights Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
804 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Richmond Heights Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 920 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 80-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#725 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.53
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
698 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
87%
17%
# White Students
17 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
2%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
52
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
49
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,817 is higher than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,093 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,817
$17,222
Spending / Student
$33,093
$17,170
Best Richmond Heights Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Heights High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0094
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0094
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Richmond Heights Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0094
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0094
Grades: 7-8
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond Heights Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0099
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0099
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond Heights Local School District?
Richmond Heights Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 804 students.
What is the rank of Richmond Heights Local School District?
Richmond Heights Local School District is ranked #715 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond Heights Local School District?
87% of Richmond Heights Local School District students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond Heights Local School District?
Richmond Heights Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Richmond Heights Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,093 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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