Willoughby-Eastlake City School District

35353 Curtis Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095-4065
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Willoughby-Eastlake City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,861 students in Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Willoughby-Eastlake City School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,529 Schools
# Students
6,861 Students
1,658,563 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
96,164 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Willoughby-Eastlake City School District, which is ranked within the top 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 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#443 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
51%
54%
61%
60%
60%
63%
93%
86.2%
(2022-23)
28.5%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
17%
17%
% White
68%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,728 is higher than the state median of $17,412. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,681 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,728
$17,412
Spending / Student
$16,681
$17,360

Best Willoughby-Eastlake City School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Of Innovation
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
32500 Chardon Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Gr: 3-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35980 Lake Shore Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 942-7244
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5288 Karen Isle Dr
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-2099
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Royalview Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31500 Royalview Dr
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 944-3130
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
South High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3647
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2838 Lost Nation Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-5944
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35200 Stevens Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3720
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Eastlake Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35972 Lake Shore Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 942-5696
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Willowick Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31500 Royalview Dr
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 943-2950
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Willoughby Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
North High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
34041 Stevens Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3666
Gr: 9-12 | 1,231 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Career Institute
Vocational School
34343 Euclid Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-7085
Gr: 11-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
34050 Glen Dr
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 946-5000
Gr: PK | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Willoughby-Eastlake City School District?
Willoughby-Eastlake City School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,861 students.
What is the rank of Willoughby-Eastlake City School District?
Willoughby-Eastlake City School District is ranked #436 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willoughby-Eastlake City School District?
68% of Willoughby-Eastlake City School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willoughby-Eastlake City School District?
Willoughby-Eastlake City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Willoughby-Eastlake City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,681 is less than the state median of $17,360. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,861 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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