The Brilliance School operates 1 public schools serving 286 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 259 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 $10,125 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 1.1% local, 82.9% state, and 16.0% 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. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #656 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 93.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.2% African American, 1.9% White, 0.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
The Brilliance School accounts for 100.0% of all The Brilliance School student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means The Brilliance School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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.
The Brilliance School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 65.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
The Brilliance School chronic absenteeism rate is 93.4% — 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.
The Brilliance School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 286 students.
How much does The Brilliance School spend per student?
The Brilliance School spends $10,125 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #656 in Ohio.
What is the average rent near The Brilliance School?
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 The Brilliance School?
The Brilliance School students are 94.2% African American, 1.9% White, 0.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for The Brilliance School?
The Brilliance School has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #656 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.