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#1407 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 41% in state
Shaker Hts High School
High School · Shaker Heights City · Shaker Heights, OH
A Shaker Heights City high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
15911 Aldersyde Dr, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shaker Hts High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (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
32.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shaker Hts High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,326
Median home value
$115,700
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44120; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hathaway Brown SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Cleveland Heights High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,636 | Compare → |
| Harvey Rice Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–9 | 2.0 mi | 474 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shaker Heights City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,778NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shaker Hts High School is listed in Shaker Heights City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shaker Hts High School
Shaker Hts High School is a public high school in Shaker Heights, OH, part of Shaker Heights City, serving approximately 1,474 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,407 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shaker Hts High School
What grades does Shaker Hts High School serve?
Shaker Hts High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Shaker Hts High School?
Shaker Hts High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaker Hts High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaker Hts High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shaker Hts High School rank in OH?
Shaker Hts High School ranks #1,407 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Shaker Hts High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shaker Hts High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Shaker Hts High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shaker Hts High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Shaker Hts High School a charter school?
No, Shaker Hts High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shaker Hts High School a Title I school?
No, Shaker Hts High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shaker Hts High School?
32.8% of students at Shaker Hts 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
- 1,474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (216) 295-4200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 44120)
- 34,274
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 44120; 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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