Cliff Park High School

Cliff Park High School is a charter public high school located in Springfield, Ohio. The school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade with an enrollment of 360 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 36 to 1. There are ten full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing education here.

Cliff Park High School's MySchoolScout rating is 4.0 out of 10, reflecting its state ranking at #2851 among 3468 schools in Ohio, placing it in the 18th percentile. The school’s academic score is 2.2 out of 10, with only 25% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 10% proficient or above in Math. These scores suggest there's significant room for improvement in student performance.

The setting of Cliff Park High School is a small city environment, which offers a close-knit community feel while still providing access to urban resources and activities.

While current test scores at Cliff Park High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Cliff Park High School is 36:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Cliff Park High School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.