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#3345 of 3,441 schools in OH

Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation

High School · Cleveland Municipal · Cleveland, OH

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

4600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2021)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-32.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
AP Participation22.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism86.5%

Students at Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation score 15% 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 Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 15% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$40,303

Median home value

$99,300

Median rent

$911/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

35.1%

Poverty rate

32.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22.3% 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 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Garrett Morgan School of Leadership and InnovationEnrollment path unverified3.29–120.0 mi431Compare →
St Ignatius High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0private6–120.7 mi1,492Compare →
Max S Hayes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–121.2 mi611Compare →
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–121.3 mi801Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cleveland Municipal

Schools in district
93
Rank in district
#90 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

Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation is listed in Cleveland Municipal; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation

Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation is a public high school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal, serving approximately 421 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,345 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation

What grades does Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation serve?

Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation?

Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation?

The student-teacher ratio at Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation rank in OH?

Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation ranks #3,345 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?

Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation a charter school?

No, Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation a Title I school?

No, Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
86.5%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 44102)
40,178
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
35.1
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 44102; 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

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