Serving 257 students in grades 7-12, The School Of One 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The School Of One ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
The School Of One's student population of 257 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The School Of One ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The School Of One is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2477 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
8%
Black
61%
17%
White
14%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The School Of One's ranking?
The School Of One is ranked #2477 out of 3,241 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of The School Of One?
The graduation rate of The School Of One is 60-64%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend The School Of One?
257 students attend The School Of One.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of The School Of One students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The School Of One?
The School Of One has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does The School Of One offer ?
The School Of One offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The School Of One part of?
The School Of One is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is The School Of One located?
The School Of One is located in the Jefferson neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in Jefferson.
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