Beachwood High School is a four-year college preparatory public high school located in Beachwood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. It is part of the Beachwood City School District.
Serving 586 students in grades 9-12, Beachwood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beachwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Beachwood High School's student population of 586 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Beachwood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beachwood High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
25%
17%
White
50%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beachwood High School's ranking?
Beachwood High School is ranked #596 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Beachwood High School often compared to?
Beachwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Solon High School, Orange High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beachwood High School?
The graduation rate of Beachwood High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Beachwood High School?
586 students attend Beachwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Beachwood High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beachwood High School?
Beachwood High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beachwood High School offer ?
Beachwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beachwood High School part of?
Beachwood High School is part of Beachwood City School District.
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