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#597 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 17% in state

Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

High School · Cleveland Municipal · Cleveland, OH

A Cleveland Municipal high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2075 Stokes Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106

  • Math 70% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency81% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation78.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency70%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 14 points since 2018, reaching 81% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Cleveland School of Science & Medicine 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • 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

$42,869

Median home value

$241,600

Median rent

$1,024/mo

College educated

47.4%

Homeownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

28.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
78.1% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cleveland Early College HighEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.0 mi272Compare →
Cleveland School of Architecture & DesignEnrollment path unverified6.29–120.0 mi227Compare →
Cleveland School of the Arts High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–120.1 mi377Compare →
Mary B Martin SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–101.0 mi226Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cleveland Municipal

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#1 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 School of Science & Medicine is listed in Cleveland Municipal; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Cleveland School of Science & Medicine is a public high school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal, serving approximately 379 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

What grades does Cleveland School of Science & Medicine serve?

Cleveland School of Science & Medicine serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cleveland School of Science & Medicine?

Cleveland School of Science & Medicine has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine?

The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cleveland School of Science & Medicine rank in OH?

Cleveland School of Science & Medicine ranks #597 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Cleveland School of Science & Medicine's MySchoolScout rating?

Cleveland School of Science & Medicine has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 School of Science & Medicine?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cleveland School of Science & Medicine has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Cleveland School of Science & Medicine a charter school?

No, Cleveland School of Science & Medicine is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cleveland School of Science & Medicine a Title I school?

No, Cleveland School of Science & Medicine is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 44106)
24,704
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
30.8
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 44106; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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