Top Rankings
Shaker Heights City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
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 8 public schools serving 4,434 students in Shaker Heights City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51爆料s in Shaker Heights City School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
8 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
4,434 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
308 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shaker Heights City School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#401 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
46%
17%
% White
38%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,642 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,025 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,642
$17,287
Spending / Student
$24,025
$17,235
Best Shaker Heights City School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onaway Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3115 Woodbury Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4080
Gr: PK-4 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Fernway Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17420 Fernway Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4040
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14900 Drexmore Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4020
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23325 Wimbledon Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4070
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4070
Gr: K-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15400 S Woodland Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4150
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4150
Gr: 5-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Lomond Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17917 Lomond Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4050
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4050
Gr: PK-4 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Shaker Hts High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15911 Aldersyde Dr
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,474 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Shaker Hts Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20600 Shaker Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4100
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 295-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shaker Heights City School District?
Shaker Heights City School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,434 students.
What is the rank of Shaker Heights City School District?
Shaker Heights City School District is ranked #406 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shaker Heights City School District?
46% of Shaker Heights City School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shaker Heights City School District?
Shaker 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 Shaker Heights City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,025 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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