Garfield Heights High School
Garfield Heights High School serves 1,206 students in grades 9-12.
Garfield Heights High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (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 1,206 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garfield Heights High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Garfield Heights High School is 0.39, 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
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
77%
17%
White
14%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 80%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Garfield Heights High School?
1,206 students attend Garfield Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Garfield Heights High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Heights High School?
Garfield Heights High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
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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