For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 786 students in Richmond Heights Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Richmond Heights Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
3 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
786 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richmond Heights Local 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#698 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
86%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
3%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,701 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,263 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$18 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,701
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,263
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Richmond Heights Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Heights Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0099
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0099
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Richmond Heights Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0094
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0094
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Heights High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0094
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0094
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond Heights Local School District?
Richmond Heights Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 786 students.
What is the rank of Richmond Heights Local School District?
Richmond Heights Local School District is ranked #703 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond Heights Local School District?
86% of Richmond Heights Local School District students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond Heights Local School District?
Richmond Heights Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Richmond Heights Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,263 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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