Shaker Heights City School District
School District · Shaker Heights, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,778
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,778
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Shaker Heights City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Shaker Heights City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fernway Elementary School
Shaker Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Onaway Elementary School
Shaker Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mercer Elementary School
Shaker Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#175 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,778
+$10,121 vs Ohio median
District size
4,445 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Shaker Heights City ranks #175 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Shaker Heights City's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fernway Elementary School (8.8/10), Onaway Elementary School (8.4/10), and Mercer Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 25% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Shaker Heights City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Shaker Heights City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernway Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Onaway Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Mercer Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Boulevard Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Woodbury Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Shaker Hts Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Shaker Hts High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Lomond Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.6/10, Shaker Heights City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fernway Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Shaker Heights City students show an average math proficiency of 72.0% and ELA proficiency of 76.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Shaker Heights City with test data.
Schools in Shaker Heights City
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
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 7.6/10. 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 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Shaker Heights City?
Across schools in Shaker Heights City with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.1%. 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 7.6/10 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 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.1%
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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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