- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cleveland, TN
Cleveland High
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470069000265
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,755
- students enrolled
Cleveland High has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Cleveland, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470069000265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Cleveland High held near 1,799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 110.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 470069000265 · Cleveland, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,755 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland Middle (1,291 students)
Cleveland High held near 1,799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 110.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Cleveland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cleveland High
1,755 students
- Cleveland Midd
Cleveland Middle
1,291 students
- Blythe-Bower E
Blythe-Bower Elementary
710 students
- Candy's Creek 481
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
481 students
- Mayfield Eleme 446
Mayfield Elementary
446 students
- Arnold Memoria 330
Arnold Memorial Elementary
330 students
What this shows Cleveland High reports 1,755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland High compares
Cleveland High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,755 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,755
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Cleveland High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland reports $11,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleveland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blythe-Bower Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arnold Memorial Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Cleveland
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland High
How many students attend Cleveland High?
Cleveland High has 1,755 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cleveland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,842 (2022-23) → 1,799 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland High?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland High is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland High?
Cleveland High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cleveland High rank among high schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Cleveland, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland?
Besides Cleveland High, Cleveland also operates Cleveland Middle (1,291 students), Blythe-Bower Elementary (710 students), and Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School (481 students). See the Cleveland district page for the complete list.