Cleveland Heights-University Heights City

University Heights, Ohio — 11 schools

5,010
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$24,456
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City operates 11 public schools serving 5,010 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,084 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cuyahoga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,456 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 69.5% local, 15.0% state, and 15.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $123,911 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #436 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 11 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 301.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 45.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.8% African American, 18.3% White, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Cleveland Heights High School accounts for 33.8% of all Cleveland Heights-University Heights City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Cleveland Heights-University Heights City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City school enrollment varies 26× across entities

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City school enrollment ranges from 65 students (lowest) to 1,717 students (highest), a spread of 1,652 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City student-counselor ratio is 302:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Cleveland Heights-University Heights City is typically wider than the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City chronic absenteeism rate is 45.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.5%
Federal
15.0%
State
69.5%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
436 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cuyahoga County county, where this district is located.

$933
Studio/mo
$1,058
1 BR/mo
$1,279
2 BR/mo
$1,646
3 BR/mo
$1,760
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$123,911
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City.

White 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 67.8%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 6.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 11
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
301.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
45.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City

School Enrollment
Cleveland Heights High School
1,717
Roxboro Middle School
550
Monticello Middle School
541
Noble Elementary School
408
Gearity Professional Development School
390
Canterbury Elementary School
311
Fairfax Elementary School
303
Oxford Elementary School
278
Boulevard Elementary School
270
Roxboro Elementary School
251
Tiger Virtual Academy
65

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City?

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City has 11 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 4 other, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,010 students.

How much does Cleveland Heights-University Heights City spend per student?

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City spends $24,456 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #436 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City?

The average teacher salary in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City is $123,911 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Cleveland Heights-University Heights City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cuyahoga County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Cleveland Heights-University Heights City?

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City students are 67.8% African American, 18.3% White, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cleveland Heights-University Heights City?

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #436 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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