Serving 1,174 students in grades 9-12, Garfield 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 4% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,174 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Heights High School's student population of 1,174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garfield Heights High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2957 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
79%
17%
White
12%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garfield Heights High School's ranking?
Garfield Heights High School is ranked #2957 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garfield Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Garfield Heights High School is 83%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Garfield Heights High School?
1,174 students attend Garfield Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Garfield Heights High School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Garfield Heights High School offer ?
Garfield Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garfield Heights High School part of?
Garfield Heights High School is part of Garfield Heights City Schools School District.
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