Solon High School, founded in 1898, is a public high school located in Solon, Ohio, a southeastern suburb of Cleveland in the Northeast Ohio Region, the 15th largest Combined Statistical Area in the United States.
Serving 1,519 students in grades 9-12, Solon High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Solon High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Solon, OH, covering approximately 22.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Solon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Solon High School's student population of 1,519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,519 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1898
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Solon High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Solon High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#63 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solon High School's ranking?
Solon High School is ranked #63 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Solon High School often compared to?
Solon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange High School, Rocky River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Solon High School?
The graduation rate of Solon High School is 97%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Solon High School?
1,519 students attend Solon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Solon High School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Solon High School?
Solon High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Solon High School offer ?
Solon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Solon High School part of?
Solon High School is part of Solon City School District.
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