- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shaker Heights, OH
Shaker Hts High School
Federal NCES profile for Shaker Hts High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390447501616
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaker Hts High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Shaker Heights · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaker Hts High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaker Hts High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Shaker Heights, OH.
School address
District: Shaker Heights City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447501616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Shaker Hts High School held near 1,474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.6 → 108.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390447501616 · Shaker Heights, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,418 enr · 13:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaker Hts Middle School (939 students)
Shaker Hts High School held near 1,474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.6 → 108.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Shaker Hts High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shaker Hts High School
1,418 students
- Shaker Hts Mid
Shaker Hts Middle School
939 students
- Woodbury Eleme
Woodbury Elementary School
621 students
- Lomond Element 467
Lomond Elementary School
467 students
- Onaway Element 462
Onaway Elementary School
462 students
- Mercer Element 396
Mercer Elementary School
396 students
What this shows Shaker Hts High School reports 1,418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaker Hts High School compares
Shaker Hts High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 30% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,418 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,418
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$24,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.3%
White 37.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Shaker Hts High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Shaker Heights City reports $24,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaker Hts High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Hts Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lomond Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onaway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mercer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaker Hts High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Shaker Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaker Hts High School
How many students attend Shaker Hts High School?
Shaker Hts High School has 1,418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shaker Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,498 (2022-23) → 1,474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaker Hts High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaker Hts High School is 13:1, which is 29% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% lower 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 Shaker Hts High School?
22.0% of students at Shaker Hts High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaker Hts High School?
The largest demographic group at Shaker Hts High School is African American at 47.3% of enrollment, in Shaker Heights, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaker Hts High School?
Shaker Hts High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Shaker Hts High School rank among public schools in Shaker Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaker Hts High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Shaker Heights, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shaker Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Shaker Heights City?
Besides Shaker Hts High School, Shaker Heights City also operates Shaker Hts Middle School (939 students), Woodbury Elementary School (621 students), and Lomond Elementary School (467 students). See the Shaker Heights City district page for the complete list.