Below Average
#2706 of 3,441 schools in OH
Richmond Heights High School
High School · Richmond Heights Local · Richmond Heights, OH
A Richmond Heights Local high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
447 Richmond Rd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richmond Heights High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richmond Heights High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated990/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond Heights), 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
$75,853
Median home value
$252,200
Median rent
$952/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
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.
Richmond Heights Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richmond Heights High School is listed in Richmond Heights Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond Heights High School
Richmond Heights High School is a public high school in Richmond Heights, OH, part of Richmond Heights Local, serving approximately 299 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,706 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond Heights High School
What grades does Richmond Heights High School serve?
Richmond Heights High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richmond Heights High School?
Richmond Heights High School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Heights High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond Heights High School rank in OH?
Richmond Heights High School ranks #2,706 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Richmond Heights High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond Heights High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Richmond Heights High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Heights High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Richmond Heights High School a charter school?
No, Richmond Heights High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond Heights High School a Title I school?
No, Richmond Heights High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond Heights High School?
44.8% of students at Richmond Heights 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
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (216) 692-0094
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 44143)
- 24,337
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 44143; 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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