The Brilliance School

10608 Penfield Ave
Cleveland, OH 44125
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Bottom 50%
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Brilliance 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

The Brilliance School's student population of 345 students has grown by 590% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
345 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The Brilliance School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Brilliance School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2954 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Brilliance School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Brilliance School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of The Brilliance School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
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Black
91%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in The Brilliance School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
5%
67%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OH.
0.17
This chart display the diversity score of The Brilliance School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Brilliance School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Brilliance School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Brilliance School's ranking?
The Brilliance School is ranked #2954 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are The Brilliance School often compared to?
The Brilliance Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Alternative Learnerswarren Middle & Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend The Brilliance School?
345 students attend The Brilliance School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of The Brilliance School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Brilliance School?
The Brilliance School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Brilliance School offer ?
The Brilliance School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Brilliance School part of?
The Brilliance School is part of The Brilliance School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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