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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,077 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
2,077 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
West Geauga Local School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 929 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
63%
Graduation Rate
98%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
33 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,898 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
91%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
105
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
178
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,970 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,443 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,970
$17,216
Spending / Student
$15,443
$17,164
Best West Geauga Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11844 Caves Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5980
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5980
Grades: 3-6
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
West Geauga Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8611 Cedar Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5940
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5940
Grades: 6-9
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13738 Caves Rd
Novelty, OH 44072
(440) 729-5990
Novelty, OH 44072
(440) 729-5990
Grades: K-2
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
West Geauga High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13401 Chillicothe Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5950
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Geauga Local School District?
West Geauga Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,077 students.
What is the rank of West Geauga Local School District?
West Geauga Local School District is ranked #5 out of 927 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?
91% of West Geauga Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Geauga Local School District?
West Geauga Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, 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 $15,443 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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