Istem vs. Kirtland High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Istem ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Kirtland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 224 students in grades 6-12, Istem ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 362 students in grades 9-12, Kirtland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
224 students
362 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#483 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
85-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
21
-
Grade 7 Students
18
-
Grade 8 Students
40
-
Grade 9 Students
23
91
Grade 10 Students
26
76
Grade 11 Students
35
82
Grade 12 Students
61
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
79%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
2%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
9%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
n/a
