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 137 students in grades 7-8, Richmond Heights Middle 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richmond Heights Middle School's student population of 137 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richmond Heights Middle 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 Middle School is 0.19, 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
#2643 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
90%
17%
White
2%
65%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
One Vision, One Mission, One Richmond
School Mascot
Sparty
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Heights Middle School's ranking?
Richmond Heights Middle School is ranked #2643 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Richmond Heights Middle School?
137 students attend Richmond Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richmond Heights Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richmond Heights Middle School?
Richmond Heights Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richmond Heights Middle School offer ?
Richmond Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Heights Middle School part of?
Richmond Heights Middle School is part of Richmond Heights Local School District.
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