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Northwest School Of The Arts School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 279 students in Northwest School Of The Arts School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Northwest School Of The Arts School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,528 Schools
# Students
279 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwest School Of The Arts School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#621 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)81.9%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2009–2018. View full 14-year historical data
% Hispanic
16%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
60%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% White
14%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,355 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,183 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Spending
$4 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,355
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,183
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Best Northwest School Of The Arts School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1441 W 116th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Gr: K-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwest School Of The Arts School District?
Northwest School Of The Arts School District manages 1 public schools serving 279 students.
What is the rank of Northwest School Of The Arts School District?
Northwest School Of The Arts School District is ranked #629 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwest School Of The Arts School District?
60% of Northwest School Of The Arts School District students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest School Of The Arts School District?
Northwest School Of The Arts School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Northwest School Of The Arts School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,183 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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