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Solon High School vs. Rocky River High School

Should you attend Solon High School or Rocky River High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Solon High School
33600 Inwood Dr
Solon, OH 44139
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Rocky River High School
20951 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Solon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Rocky River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,483 students in grades 9-12, Solon High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 855 students in grades 9-12, Rocky River High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,483 students
855 students
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% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
57 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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Test Scores

#127 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 5%)
#116 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 5%)
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83%
(Top 10% in OH)
80-84%
(Top 10% in OH)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Solon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rocky River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
(Top 5% in OH)
92%
(Top 1% in OH)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Solon High School 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rocky River High School 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.
90%
(Top 5% in OH)
95%
(Top 1% in OH)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Solon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rocky River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
(Top 5% in OH)
97%
(Top 5% in OH)
This chart displays graduation rate of Solon High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of Rocky River High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
339
197
Grade 10 Students
365
223
Grade 11 Students
346
214
Grade 12 Students
433
221

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
3%
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% Hispanic
3%
3%
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% Black
17%
2%
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% White
53%
88%
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This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rocky River High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.64
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Solon High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Rocky River High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
11%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rocky River High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Solon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rocky River High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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