West Geauga Local School District

8615 Cedar Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026-3519
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

West Geauga Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,059 students in West Geauga Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in West Geauga Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
2,059 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

West Geauga Local School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#3 out of 929 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of West Geauga Local  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Geauga Local  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.
90%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Geauga Local  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.
92%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Geauga Local  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.
98%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of West Geauga Local  School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
43 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
1,862 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
90%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
138
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,144 is higher than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,578 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of West Geauga Local  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
$32 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of West Geauga Local  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
$20,144
$17,222
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in West Geauga Local  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
$15,578
$17,170
This chart displays average spending per public school student in West Geauga Local  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 West Geauga Local School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11844 Caves Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5980
Grades: 3-5
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
West Geauga Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8611 Cedar Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5940
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13738 Caves Rd
Novelty, OH 44072
(440) 729-5990
Grades: K-2
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
West Geauga High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13401 Chillicothe Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Geauga Local School District?
West Geauga Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,059 students.
What is the rank of West Geauga Local School District?
West Geauga Local School District is ranked #5 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Geauga Local School District?
90% of West Geauga Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Geauga Local School District?
West Geauga Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is West Geauga Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,578 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,059 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in OH)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 90% (Top 1%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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