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Garfield Heights City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,920 students in Garfield Heights City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Garfield Heights City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,920 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Garfield Heights City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#806 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
82%
17%
% White
8%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,051 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,829 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,051
$17,287
Spending / Student
$19,829
$17,235
Best Garfield Heights City Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5275 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8110
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8110
Grades: 2-5
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
William Foster Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12801 Bangor Ave
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8123
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8123
Grades: PK-3
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Leaf Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5764 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 662-3800
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 662-3800
Grades: 4-5
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
Garfield Heights High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 662-2800
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 662-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,084 students
Rank: #55.
Garfield Heights Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Maple Leaf Dr
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8105
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8105
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garfield Heights City Schools School District?
Garfield Heights City Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,920 students.
What is the rank of Garfield Heights City Schools School District?
Garfield Heights City Schools School District is ranked #799 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield Heights City Schools School District?
82% of Garfield Heights City Schools School District students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garfield Heights City Schools School District?
Garfield Heights City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Garfield Heights City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,829 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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