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#3178 of 3,441 schools in OH

Harvey High School

High School · Painesville City Local · Painesville, OH

A Painesville City Local high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 W Walnut Ave, Painesville, OH 44077

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2021)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$16,178
Chronic Absenteeism49.1%

Students at Harvey High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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 Harvey 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. Open the Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated768/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Painesville), 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

$80,692

Median home value

$217,400

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44077; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·33 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
Harvey AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated10–120.0 mi2Compare →
Riverside Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.58–121.5 mi1,682Compare →
IstemEnrollment path unverified7.66–122.4 mi224Compare →
Fairport Harding High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.06–123.0 mi336Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Painesville City Local

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$16,178NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harvey High School is listed in Painesville City Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harvey High School

Harvey High School is a public high school in Painesville, OH, part of Painesville City Local, serving approximately 829 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,178 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harvey High School

What grades does Harvey High School serve?

Harvey High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Harvey High School?

Harvey High School has an enrollment of approximately 829 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvey High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harvey High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harvey High School rank in OH?

Harvey High School ranks #3,178 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Harvey High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harvey High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Harvey High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harvey High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Harvey High School a charter school?

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

Is Harvey High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
829
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.1%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 44077)
57,947
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
41.8
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 44077; 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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