Richmond Heights High School

447 Richmond Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 268 students in grades 9-12, Richmond Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Richmond Heights High School's student population of 268 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
268 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Richmond Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Heights High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2639 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Richmond Heights High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richmond Heights 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.
40-49%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richmond Heights 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.
60-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Richmond Heights 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Richmond Heights High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Richmond Heights High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
87%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Richmond Heights High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Richmond Heights High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Richmond Heights High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Richmond Heights High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Richmond Heights High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richmond Heights 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
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richmond Heights 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richmond Heights High School's ranking?
Richmond Heights High School is ranked #2639 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Richmond Heights High School often compared to?
Richmond Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Richmond Heights High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Richmond Heights High School?
268 students attend Richmond Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Richmond Heights High School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Heights High School?
Richmond Heights High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richmond Heights High School offer ?
Richmond Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richmond Heights High School part of?
Richmond Heights High School is part of Richmond Heights Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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