Thomas W. Harvey High School is a public high school in Painesville, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Painesville City Local School District.
Serving 847 students in grades 9-12, Harvey 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 8% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harvey High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Painesville, OH, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harvey High School's student population of 847 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
847 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harvey 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 Harvey High School is 0.58, 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
#2793 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
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
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
12%
5%
Showing 2004–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Black
School Mascot
Red Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey High School's ranking?
Harvey High School is ranked #2793 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Harvey High School often compared to?
Harvey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harvey High School?
The graduation rate of Harvey High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Harvey High School?
847 students attend Harvey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Harvey High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvey High School?
Harvey High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harvey High School offer ?
Harvey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harvey High School part of?
Harvey High School is part of Painesville City Local School District.
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