North Shore High School

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Garfield Heights, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 24/100 ranks North Shore High School #731 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,737 per pupil, North Shore High School ranks #882 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

214
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,737
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Shore High School operates 1 public schools serving 214 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Cuyahoga County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,737 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 97 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 4.0% local, 86.4% state, and 9.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 24/100, ranked #731 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 40.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.0% African American, 19.3% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is North Shore High School, enrolling 368 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

North Shore High School accounts for 100.0% of all North Shore High School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of North Shore High School a distant remainder — means North Shore High School-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

North Shore High School chronic absenteeism rate is 40.2% — 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?

9.5%
Federal
86.4%
State
4.0%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
731 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in North Shore High School.

White 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 75.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

40.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Shore High School

School Enrollment
North Shore High School
Charter
368

How North Shore High School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Constellation Schools: Madison Community Elementary Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Near West Intergenerational School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Cincinnati Technology Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Bridge Gate Community School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Cleveland College Preparatory School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to North Shore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Shore High School?

North Shore High School has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 214 students.

How much does North Shore High School spend per student?

North Shore High School spends $10,737 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #731 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of North Shore High School?

North Shore High School students are 75.0% African American, 19.3% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Shore High School?

North Shore High School has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #731 out of 806 districts in Ohio.