Life Skills High School Of Cleveland (Closed 2023)

Serving 106 students in grades 9-12, Life Skills High School Of Cleveland 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(14-15)
≥50%
68%
(14-15)
60-79%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
78%
17%
White
7%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
(17-18)
11-19%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Life Skills High School Of Cleveland School District
Source: 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life Skills High School Of Cleveland?
The graduation rate of Life Skills High School Of Cleveland is 11-19%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 82%.
How many students attend Life Skills High School Of Cleveland?
106 students attend Life Skills High School Of Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Life Skills High School Of Cleveland students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life Skills High School Of Cleveland?
Life Skills High School Of Cleveland has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Life Skills High School Of Cleveland offer ?
Life Skills High School Of Cleveland offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Life Skills High School Of Cleveland part of?
Life Skills High School Of Cleveland is part of Life Skills High School Of Cleveland School District.

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