Brookside High School is a public high school located at 1662 Harris Road in Sheffield, Ohio, 22 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio. It is part of Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District. The current high school/middle school building, serving grades 7–12, opened in August 2015.
Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Brookside 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookside High School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brookside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside High School is 0.40, which is less 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
#1728 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
76%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside High School's ranking?
Brookside High School is ranked #1728 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Brookside High School often compared to?
Brookside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brookside High School?
The graduation rate of Brookside High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Brookside High School?
461 students attend Brookside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Brookside High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookside High School?
Brookside High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brookside High School offer ?
Brookside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside High School part of?
Brookside High School is part of Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District.
School Reviews
2 4/5/2010
I attended BHS as a PSEO student, meaning I took my class at the community college, while I was enrolled at BHS. I would not recommend sending your student to BHS. The guidance personal was not the best, she forgot to give me papers, and she was unpleasant to talk with. Seeing that I went to LCCC I wore flip flops, and had to stop at BHS, before I said anything, the assistance principal scolded me. I had to explain to him that I was coming from LC and I do not know the school rules because I do not take classes there. He was very rude and disrespectful. He did not even ask if I was a student or not, he only assumed. The three times I set foot on the campus was an unpleasant experience.
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