Richmond Heights High School is a public high school located in Richmond Heights, Ohio, southeast of Cleveland, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Richmond Heights School District. It has a student body of 335 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Its mascot is the Spartan and its colors are royal blue and white.
Serving 271 students in grades 9-12, Richmond Heights High School 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richmond Heights Secondary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Cleveland, OH, covering approximately 4.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum of 2.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richmond Heights High School's student population of 271 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Richmond Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Heights High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2653 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
86%
17%
White
3%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Sparty
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Heights High School's ranking?
Richmond Heights High School is ranked #2653 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Richmond Heights High School often compared to?
Richmond Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Richmond Heights High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Richmond Heights High School?
271 students attend Richmond Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Richmond Heights High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richmond Heights High School?
Richmond Heights High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richmond Heights High School offer ?
Richmond Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Heights High School part of?
Richmond Heights High School is part of Richmond Heights Local School District.
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