Garfield Heights High School is a public high school located in Garfield Heights, Ohio, United States, about 10 miles southeast of downtown Cleveland. It is part of the Garfield Heights City School District. The school currently enrolls approximately 1,300 students.
Serving 942 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 7% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Garfield Heights High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cleveland, OH, encompassing approximately 6.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Heights High School's student population of 942 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
942 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where every student belongs, every day counts, together we have Bulldog Pride!
School Rankings
Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights High School is 0.28, which is less 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
#2887 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
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 #2887 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Garfield Heights High School often compared to?
Garfield Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warrensville Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garfield Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Garfield Heights High School is 88%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Garfield Heights High School?
942 students attend Garfield Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Garfield Heights High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Heights High School?
Garfield Heights High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Heights High School part of?
Garfield Heights High School is part of Garfield Heights City Schools.
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