Top Rankings
Shaker Heights City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,434 students in Shaker Heights City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Shaker Heights City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
8 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
4,434 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
308 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Shaker Heights City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 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 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#387 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.53
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
109 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
181 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
2,033 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
46%
17%
# White Students
1,695 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
38%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
406 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
96
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
296
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
322
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
337
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
299
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
324
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
336
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
306
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
315
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
329
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
355
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
381
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
360
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
378
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,642 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,025 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,642
$17,287
Spending / Student
$24,025
$17,235
Best Shaker Heights City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fernway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17420 Fernway Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Grades: K-4
| 290 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Onaway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3115 Woodbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Grades: PK-4
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23325 Wimbledon Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4070
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4070
Grades: K-4
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14900 Drexmore Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Grades: PK-4
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15400 S Woodland Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4150
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4150
Grades: 5-6
| 642 students
Rank: #66.
Shaker Hts High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15911 Aldersyde Dr
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,474 students
Rank: #77.
Shaker Hts Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20600 Shaker Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4100
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 644 students
Rank: #88.
Lomond Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17917 Lomond Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4050
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4050
Grades: PK-4
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shaker Heights City School District?
Shaker Heights City School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,434 students.
What is the rank of Shaker Heights City School District?
Shaker Heights City School District is ranked #397 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shaker Heights City School District?
46% of Shaker Heights City School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shaker Heights City School District?
Shaker Heights City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Shaker Heights City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,025 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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