Enrollment
1,504
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, OH
Mayfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Mayfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390443701297
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayfield High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #7 of 84
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayfield High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield High School ranks #7 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mayfield High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mayfield High School
Mayfield High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 1,504 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,504 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Mayfield City spends $17,671 per pupil, 21% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Cleveland's public schools, it stands alongside Ohio Connections Academy Inc (5,191 students): Mayfield High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 37.6:1).
Mayfield City also operates Mayfield Middle School (896 students) and Millridge Elementary School (604 students) alongside Mayfield High School.
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 Mayfield High School compares
Mayfield High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 40% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,504 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,504
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$17,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 58.4%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Mayfield High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mayfield City, which includes Mayfield High School.
$17,671
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.6%
State 11.0%
Federal 5.5%
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 Mayfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lander Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Center Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gates Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 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
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy
Standard public school
628 students 19:1 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 (~1,504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mayfield High School
How many students attend Mayfield High School?
Mayfield High School has 1,504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield High School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayfield High School?
19.1% of students at Mayfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Mayfield High School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfield High School?
Mayfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mayfield High School rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfield High School ranks #7 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 Mayfield High School a good school?
Mayfield High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Mayfield City?
Besides Mayfield High School, Mayfield City also operates Mayfield Middle School (896 students), Millridge Elementary School (604 students), and Lander Elementary (506 students). See the Mayfield City district page for the complete list.
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