Cleveland Heights High School is the senior high school of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, located in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States.
Serving 1,717 students in grades 9-12, Cleveland 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 15% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,717 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cleveland Heights High School's student population of 1,717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,717 students
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1901
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
21 acres
School Rankings
Cleveland Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Heights High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2564 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
75%
17%
White
15%
65%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Heights High School's ranking?
Cleveland Heights High School is ranked #2564 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cleveland Heights High School often compared to?
Cleveland Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Cleveland Heights High School is 89%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cleveland Heights High School?
1,717 students attend Cleveland Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cleveland Heights High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cleveland Heights High School?
Cleveland Heights High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cleveland Heights High School offer ?
Cleveland Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland Heights High School part of?
Cleveland Heights High School is part of Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District.
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