Cleveland Heights-university Heights City School District
School District · University Heights, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,916
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,916
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Cleveland Heights-university Heights City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cleveland Heights-university Heights City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Canterbury Elementary School
Cleveland Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairfax Elementary School
Cleveland Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Boulevard Elementary School
Cleveland Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#375 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,221
+$9,564 vs Ohio median
District size
4,916 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Cleveland Heights-university Heights City ranks #375 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Cleveland Heights-university Heights City's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Canterbury Elementary School (8.9/10), Fairfax Elementary School (8.8/10), and Boulevard Elementary School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canterbury Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Fairfax Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Boulevard Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Roxboro Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Noble Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Roxboro Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Monticello Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Gearity Professional Development School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Oxford Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Cleveland Heights High School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cleveland Heights-university Heights City
Cleveland Heights-university Heights City is a University Heights, Ohio school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 4,916 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $24,221 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Cleveland Heights-university Heights City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Canterbury Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Cleveland Heights-university Heights City students show an average math proficiency of 49.1% and ELA proficiency of 58.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City with test data.
Schools in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City
11 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- University Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 4,916
- Teachers (FTE)
- 350
- District spending per student
- $24,221NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City?
Cleveland Heights-university Heights City has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cleveland Heights-university Heights City?
The average composite rating for Cleveland Heights-university Heights City is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City?
Cleveland Heights-university Heights City's district-level spending was $24,221 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City?
Canterbury Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City?
Across schools in Cleveland Heights-university Heights City with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cleveland Heights-university Heights City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Cleveland Heights-university Heights City has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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