Summary:
The Cleveland Heights, Ohio school district consists of 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 virtual high school, serving a diverse student population in the Cleveland metropolitan area. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with standout schools like Roxboro Elementary School and Canterbury Elementary School achieving much higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to lower-performing schools like Oxford Elementary and Caledonia Elementary.
Across the district, racial diversity is prevalent, with Cleveland Heights High School having the most balanced racial makeup. However, some elementary schools like Oxford and Caledonia have a much higher percentage of African American students, over 90%. Chronic absenteeism is a significant challenge, with district-wide rates averaging 30.8%, and reaching as high as 56.5% at Caledonia Elementary. The data also suggests a potential relationship between higher per-student spending and stronger academic performance, with top-performing schools like Roxboro and Canterbury tending to have above-average spending levels.
While the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City school district faces significant challenges, the presence of high-achieving schools like Roxboro and Canterbury, as well as the alternative option of the Tiger Virtual Academy, provide hope and models for improvement. Addressing disparities in academic achievement, chronic absenteeism, and resource allocation will be critical to ensuring all students in the district have access to a high-quality education.
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