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6.8 avg / 10

Shaker Heights City School District

School District · Shaker Heights, Ohio

Students: 4,445
Teachers (FTE): 311

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

8

5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,778

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#258 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$24,778

+$10,121 vs Ohio median

District size

4,445 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Shaker Heights City

Shaker Heights City is a Shaker Heights, Ohio school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,445 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $24,778 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Shaker Heights City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Fernway Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Shaker Heights City students show an average math proficiency of 63.6% and ELA proficiency of 67.7%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Shaker Heights City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 63.6%
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ELA Proficiency 67.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Shaker Heights City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Shaker Heights
Total Enrollment
4,445
Teachers (FTE)
311
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Shaker Heights City?

Shaker Heights City has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Shaker Heights City?

The average composite rating for Shaker Heights City is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Shaker Heights City?

Shaker Heights City spends $24,778 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Shaker Heights City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Shaker Heights City is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Shaker Heights City?

Fernway Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Shaker Heights City with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Shaker Heights City?

Across schools in Shaker Heights City with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Shaker Heights City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Shaker Heights City has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 8 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
63.6%
ELA Proficiency
67.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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