Enrollment
1,418
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shaker Hts High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shaker Hts High School
Shaker Hts High School is a large combined-grade school in Shaker Heights, Ohio, enrolling 1,418 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13:1, Shaker Hts High School is leaner than roughly 86% of Ohio schools and 29% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,418 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 162 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #85.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shaker Heights City spends $22,244 per pupil, 52% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Shaker Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Onaway Elementary School (462 students): Shaker Hts High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 20.1:1).
Shaker Heights City also operates Shaker Hts Middle School (939 students) and Woodbury Elementary School (621 students) alongside Shaker Hts 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 Shaker Hts High School compares
Shaker Hts 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,244
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shaker Heights City, which includes Shaker Hts High School.
$22,244
Per student
+52%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 22.6%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~1,418 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shaker Hts High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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