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#1258 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 37% in state

Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts

High School · Cleveland Municipal · Cleveland, OH

A Cleveland Municipal high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1440 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2021
TrendImproving
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency26% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism75.8%

Students at Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 11 points across the 7-year record (2015–2021) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 7 years
2015
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2017
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 13 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 72Excellent Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,040/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,400

Median home value

$112,900

Median rent

$1,296/mo

College educated

47.2%

Homeownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

44.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Promise AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified1.99–120.3 mi85Compare →
Mc^2 Stem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.5 mi239Compare →
Campus International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–121.1 mi242Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Cleveland Municipal

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#6 of 93
District spending per student
$24,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts is listed in Cleveland Municipal; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts

Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts is a public high school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal, serving approximately 314 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,258 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts

What grades does Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts serve?

Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts?

Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts rank in OH?

Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts ranks #1,258 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).

Is Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts a charter school?

No, Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts a Title I school?

No, Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
75.8%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 44114)
7,472
Area median age
29
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44114; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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