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#2791 of 3,441 schools in OH

Cuyahoga Falls High School

High School · Cuyahoga Falls City · Cuyahoga Falls, OH

A Cuyahoga Falls City high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2300 4th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2021)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation5.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$15,358
Chronic Absenteeism42.5%

Students at Cuyahoga Falls High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 48% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cuyahoga Falls High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,022/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cuyahoga Falls), 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

$61,893

Median home value

$160,400

Median rent

$1,026/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

58.8%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·23 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Schnee Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified4.09–121.7 mi70Compare →
Steel AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.96–122.3 mi135Compare →
North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.99–122.5 mi920Compare →
Cascade Career Prep High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.39–122.7 mi78Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Cuyahoga Falls City

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#9 of 9
District spending per student
$15,358NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cuyahoga Falls High School is listed in Cuyahoga Falls City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cuyahoga Falls High School

Cuyahoga Falls High School is a public high school in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, part of Cuyahoga Falls City, serving approximately 1,247 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,791 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cuyahoga Falls High School

What grades does Cuyahoga Falls High School serve?

Cuyahoga Falls High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cuyahoga Falls High School?

Cuyahoga Falls High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,247 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuyahoga Falls High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cuyahoga Falls High School 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 Cuyahoga Falls High School rank in OH?

Cuyahoga Falls High School ranks #2,791 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Cuyahoga Falls High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cuyahoga Falls High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Cuyahoga Falls High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cuyahoga Falls High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Cuyahoga Falls High School a charter school?

No, Cuyahoga Falls High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cuyahoga Falls High School a Title I school?

No, Cuyahoga Falls High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cuyahoga Falls High School?

50.9% of students at Cuyahoga Falls High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,247
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Summit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.5%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 44221)
29,342
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
36.1
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 44221; 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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