Top Rankings
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,914 students in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51爆料s in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
4,914 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 920 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 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#630 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
63%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.53
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
246 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
3,505 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
71%
17%
# White Students
816 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
17%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
281 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
304
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
346
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
340
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
326
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
323
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
340
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
366
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
356
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
388
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
488
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
406
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
434
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
336
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,749 is higher than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,671 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,749
$17,222
Spending / Student
$26,671
$17,170
Best Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2530 Canterbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7470
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7470
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Roxboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2405 Roxboro Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7115
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7115
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3150 Fairfax Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7480
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7480
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1293 Ardoon St
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 371-6535
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 371-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1749 Lee Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7140
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7140
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
Roxboro Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Roxboro Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7440
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7440
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gearity Professional Development School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Wrenford Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-6515
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-6515
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
939 Quilliams Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 371-6525
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 371-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #99.
Cleveland Heights High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13263 Cedar Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7100
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #1010.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3665 Monticello Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 371-6520
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 371-6520
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #1111.
Tiger Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14780 Superior Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 320-2005
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 320-2005
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District?
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,914 students.
What is the rank of Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District?
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is ranked #632 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District?
71% of Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District?
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,671 is higher than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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