Old Brook High School

Summary:

Old Brook High School is a public charter high school in Cleveland, Ohio, serving 295 students in grades 9-12. The school has struggled with consistently low academic performance, extremely high chronic absenteeism, and dismal graduation rates, significantly underperforming compared to state and local averages.

Old Brook High School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Ohio, receiving a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate was just 44.7% in the most recent 2023-2024 school year, far below the state average. Chronic absenteeism has been a major issue, reaching as high as 99.6% in 2021-2022. The school's performance is particularly poor for its Hispanic, African American, and special education student subgroups.

When comparing Old Brook High School to nearby schools, such as Brooklyn High School, which is only 1.57 miles away, it is clear that Old Brook is an outlier in terms of academic performance and student outcomes. Brooklyn High School has significantly higher graduation rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better test scores across the board. Addressing the root causes of Old Brook High School's struggles, such as student engagement, teacher quality, and resource allocation, will be crucial for improving outcomes at the school.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4877 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109-5138

(440) 319-3370

District: Old Brook High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
801^st of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,842

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 411

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.8%

Hispanic:

27.7%

African American:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Old Brook High School ranks worse than 92.7% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Old Brook High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Old Brook High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (12.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Brook High School is 22.3. (See more...)

Compare Old Brook High School employs 18.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Brook High School is $9,842.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Old Brook High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Brook High School 801^st of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Old Brook High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Old Brook High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Brook High School 771^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old Brook High School

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Rank History for all students at Old Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	8.79	712^th	800	11.0%
2019	5.97	759^th	836	9.2%
2021	4.70	778^th	819	5.0%
2022	5.38	769^th	836	8.0%
2023	6.88	774^th	867	10.7%
2024	5.08	801^st	864	7.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Old Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.96	372^nd	614	39.4%
2024	11.59	583^rd	598	2.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	10.41	672^nd	758	11.3%
2019	8.57	711^th	779	8.7%
2021	6.52	723^rd	763	5.2%
2022	7.84	703^rd	773	9.1%
2023	9.08	720^th	805	10.6%
2024	5.05	771^st	822	6.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Old Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	0.89	765^th	781	2.0%
2022	2.84	752^nd	794	5.3%
2023	3.13	778^th	813	4.3%
2024	2.48	766^th	798	4.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Old Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	18.24	529^th	606	12.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Old Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	5.43	737^th	808	8.8%
2023	8.46	724^th	819	11.6%
2024	6.10	744^th	816	8.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Old Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.85	285^th	323	11.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Old Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	5.19	247^th	260	5.0%
2023	6.14	257^th	270	4.8%
2024	3.75	268^th	273	1.8%

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Rank History for White students at Old Brook High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	1.42	734^th	749	2.0%
2023	3.12	729^th	756	3.6%
2024	2.39	726^th	754	3.7%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Old Brook High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	0	80	0	0	0	0	80
2013	0	114	0	0	0	0	114
2014	0	116	0	0	0	0	116
2015	0	97	1	0	0	0	98
2016	19	3	10	0	0	9	41
2017	74	20	37	0	0	14	145
2018	87	34	37	0	0	18	176
2019	81	17	45	0	0	13	156
2020	99	28	59	0	0	12	198
2021	83	43	56	0	1	13	196
2022	94	29	51	1	1	22	198
2023	149	51	85	1	0	22	308
2024	213	52	114	1	1	30	411

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Brook High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	80	n/a	n/a	0
2013	114	6.5	17.5	95.6
2014	116	3.7	30.9	0
2015	98	n/a	n/a	0
2016	41	4.0	10.2	92.7
2017	145	2.0	72.5	77.2
2018	176	5.0	35.2	94.3
2019	156	6.9	22.3	n/a
2020	198	8.2	24.1	86.9
2021	196	7.7	25.4	n/a
2022	198	12.2	16.2	n/a
2023	308	16.0	19.2	n/a
2024	411	18.4	22.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Old Brook High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	80	n/a	n/a	0
2013	114	6.5	17.5	95.6
2014	116	3.7	30.9	0
2015	98	n/a	n/a	0
2016	41	4.0	10.2	92.7
2017	145	2.0	72.5	77.2
2018	176	5.0	35.2	94.3
2019	156	6.9	22.3	n/a
2020	198	8.2	24.1	86.9
2021	196	7.7	25.4	n/a
2022	198	12.2	16.2	n/a
2023	308	16.0	19.2	n/a
2024	411	18.4	22.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Old Brook High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$12,375
2023	$11,040
2024	$9,842

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Brook High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 759^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 774^th of 867 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Old Brook High School)	29.6	39.3	9.7%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course Biology (Old Brook High School)	46.2	23.7	22.5%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Old Brook High School)	4.8	29.4	24.6%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Old Brook High School)	0	2.4	2.4%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	156	308	97.4%
African American	17	51	200%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	45	85	88.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	81	149	84%
Two or More Races	13	22	69.2%

Schools Near Old Brook High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Old Brook High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4877 Pearl Rd	Cleveland	44109	Cuyahoga County	Old Brook High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 319-3370	411	18	22.3		213 (51.8%)	52 (12.7%)	114 (27.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.3%)	5.1	801^st of 864 public high schools	7.3%		6.9	774^th of 867 public high schools	10.7%	27		28.3	30.4			15.0	18.5	3.8	11.9	$9,842
Rhodes College and Career Academy	Public	9-12	5100 Biddulph Ave	Cleveland	44144	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-3050	524	30	17.4		111 (21.2%)	261 (49.8%)	132 (25.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.9%)	22.5	659^th of 864 public high schools	23.7%		14	706^th of 867 public high schools	18.6%	47		58.2	48.2			35.2	45.0	2.5	48.4	$15,620
Rhodes School of Environmental Studies	Public	6-12	5100 Biddulph Ave	Cleveland	44144	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-0000	356	25	14.2		74 (20.8%)	143 (40.2%)	113 (31.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.5%)	9.6	736^th of 864 public high schools	14.8%		12.6	721^st of 867 public high schools	16.8%	15		43.9	33.8			23.1	25.7	3.7	29.9	$16,177
Facing History High School@Charles Mooney	Public	9-12	3202 W 30th St	Cleveland	44109	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8600	128	13	9.8		43 (33.6%)	44 (34.4%)	37 (28.9%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	27	633^rd of 864 public high schools	26.7%		21.5	663^rd of 867 public high schools	23.5%	30		53.6	68.4			30.0	60.0	5.6	25.0	$20,971
Brooklyn High School	Public	8-12	9200 Biddulph Rd	Brooklyn	44144	Cuyahoga County	Brooklyn City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(216) 485-8162	474	31	15.5	68.4%	240 (50.6%)	51 (10.8%)	121 (25.5%)	22 (4.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.8%)	50.8	449^th of 864 public high schools	48.0%		50.6	464^th of 867 public high schools	46.5%	15	38.8	74.7	74.5	12.1	37.6	61.0	68.4	36.0	40.0	$16,972
Parma Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	6285 W 54th St	Parma	44129	Cuyahoga County	Parma City	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(440) 885-2413	41	0	37.9		28 (68.3%)	4 (9.8%)	6 (14.6%)	2 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	71.7	173^rd of 864 public high schools	80.0%		33.9	600^th of 867 public high schools	30.8%	427		100.0	84.6			81.8	50.0		83.3	$2,844
New Technology West	Public	9-12	11801 Worthington Ave	Cleveland	44111	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8700	314	17	18.4		76 (24.2%)	95 (30.3%)	126 (40.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.1%)	14	705^th of 864 public high schools	18.4%		9.8	741^st of 867 public high schools	14.5%	36		64.3	23.6			20.9	30.9	4.9	23.6	$16,306
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies	Public	7-12	3202 W 30th St	Cleveland	44109	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-7050	306	23	13.3		40 (13.1%)	111 (36.3%)	142 (46.4%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	3.7	832^nd of 864 public high schools	3.7%		4	827^th of 867 public high schools	4.6%	5		22.4	19.6			16.3	18.8	0.0	5.4	$16,493
Lincoln West School of Science & Health	Public	9-12	3202 W 30th Street	Cleveland	44109	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-7100	224	17	13.1		32 (14.3%)	111 (49.6%)	74 (33.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	6	786^th of 864 public high schools	9.0%		6.6	778^th of 867 public high schools	10.3%	8			26.0			19.4	32.4		7.8	$18,744
West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3167 Fulton Rd	Cleveland	44109	Cuyahoga County	West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Sch	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 273-3033	492	19	26.4		36 (7.3%)	267 (54.3%)	145 (29.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.1%)	3.1	845^th of 864 public high schools	2.2%		5.5	798^th of 867 public high schools	8.0%	47		16.2	16.9			15.5	14.2	0.0	4.4	$8,042

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What is the racial makeup of Old Brook High School?

Students at Old Brook High School are 52% White, 28% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Old Brook High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 411 students attended Old Brook High School.

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Old Brook High School ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Ohio high schools.

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