Lincoln-West High School is a high school located in Cleveland, in the U.S. state of Ohio and part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The school's name is a by-product of the merger between Cleveland's Lincoln High School and West High School. The current school building was built in 1970.
Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney's student population of 134 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney 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 Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2807 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
8%
Black
36%
17%
White
28%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.6%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney's ranking?
Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney is ranked #2807 out of 3,181 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney?
The graduation rate of Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney is 60-69%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney?
134 students attend Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney?
Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney offer ?
Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney part of?
Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney located?
Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney is located in the Clark Fulton neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in Clark Fulton.
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