Mayfield High School is a public high school located in Mayfield, Ohio, an eastern suburb of Cleveland. It is part of the Mayfield City School District. The school educates about 1,000 students on its 52-acre campus. Mayfield High School provides students AP classes, and many honors classes.
Serving 1,574 students in grades 9-12, Mayfield High School ranks in the top 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 48% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mayfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mayfield High School's student population of 1,574 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Mayfield High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mayfield High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
23%
17%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mayfield High School's ranking?
Mayfield High School is ranked #1274 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Mayfield High School often compared to?
Mayfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mayfield High School?
The graduation rate of Mayfield High School is 96%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mayfield High School?
1,574 students attend Mayfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mayfield High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mayfield High School?
Mayfield High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mayfield High School offer ?
Mayfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mayfield High School part of?
Mayfield High School is part of Mayfield City School District.
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