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 2025-26 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), 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
3,572 Schools
# Students
4,914 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#620 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
63%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
71%
17%
% White
17%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,749 is higher than the state median of $17,287. 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 $17,235. 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
$17,287
Spending / Student
$26,671
$17,235
Best Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Fairfax Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7480
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7480
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Roxboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2405 Roxboro Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7115
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7115
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2530 Canterbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7470
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7470
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1749 Lee Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7140
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7140
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Gearity Professional Development School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Wrenford Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-6515
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-6515
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Roxboro Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Roxboro Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7440
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7440
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
939 Quilliams Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 371-6525
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 371-6525
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Cleveland Heights High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13263 Cedar Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7100
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,636 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3665 Monticello Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 371-6520
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 371-6520
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Tiger Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14780 Superior Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 320-2005
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 320-2005
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 #630 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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