Enrollment
425
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, OH
Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437804151
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #10 of 84
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 425
- students enrolled
Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation has class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation ranks #10 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Cleveland Municipal · Ohio
NCES ID 390437804151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation
Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 425 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cleveland Municipal spends $21,661 per pupil, 48% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 101 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 425 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cleveland's public schools, it stands alongside Ohio Connections Academy Inc (5,191 students): Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 37.6:1).
Cleveland Municipal also operates Campus International School (690 students) and John F Kennedy High School (652 students) alongside Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation compares
Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.6%
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
$21,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
White 11.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cleveland Municipal, which includes Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation.
$21,661
Per student
+48%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 38.2%
Federal 23.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus International School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Max S Hayes High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Standard public school
5,191 students 37.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfield High School
Standard public school
1,504 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Middle School
Standard public school
896 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy High School
Standard public school
652 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Clark School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation
How many students attend Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation?
Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation is 14.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation?
Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation ranks #10 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation a good school?
Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cleveland Municipal?
Besides Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation, Cleveland Municipal also operates Campus International School (690 students), John F Kennedy High School (652 students), and Clark School (650 students). See the Cleveland Municipal district page for the complete list.
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