Very Good
#944 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 27% in state
Istem
High School · Istem · Painesville, OH
A high school in Painesville, OH where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 44077
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Istem score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Istem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 2.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Harvey High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 829 | Compare → |
| Mentor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 2,318 | Compare → |
| Mentor Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 198 | Compare → |
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.
Istem
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Istem is listed in iSTEM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Istem
Istem is a public high school in Painesville, OH, part of Istem, serving approximately 224 students in grades 6th-12th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Istem
What grades does Istem serve?
Istem serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Istem?
Istem has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Istem?
The student-teacher ratio at Istem is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Istem rank in OH?
Istem ranks #944 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Istem's MySchoolScout rating?
Istem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Istem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Istem has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Istem a charter school?
No, Istem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Istem a Title I school?
No, Istem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Istem?
16.5% of students at Istem 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (440) 898-3238
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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