Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

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Cleveland School of Science & Medicine ranks 164 th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cleveland School of Science & Medicine is a public high school serving 390 students in grades 9-12 in Cleveland, Ohio, which is part of the Cleveland Municipal School District. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and diverse student population.

Cleveland School of Science & Medicine consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages in core subjects like American Government, American History, and English II. The school also maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.8% to 99.1% over the past five years, far exceeding the district and state averages. Notably, the school's performance is particularly strong among specific student subgroups, ranking 20th out of 318 Ohio high schools for African American students and 31st out of 756 for White students.

While the school's academic excellence is commendable, it faces a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.6% in 2020-2021 to 22.6% in 2023-2024. This is an issue the school and district should address to ensure continued success for all students. In comparison, a nearby public charter school, Horizon Science Academy Cleveland, has a similar student racial makeup but significantly lower academic performance and spending per student, highlighting the potential impact of school leadership, resources, and instructional practices on student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106-3051

(216) 838-8300

District: Cleveland Municipal

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,678

Feeder schools for Cleveland School of Science & Medicine:

Elementary:	Adlai Stevenson School
	Albert Bushnell Hart
	Alfred Benesch
	Almira
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	Andrew J Rickoff
	Artemus Ward
	Benjamin Franklin
	Bolton
	Buhrer
	Campus International School
	Charles A Mooney School
	Charles Dickens School
	Clara E Westropp School
	Clark School
	Denison
	Dike School of Arts
	Douglas MacArthur
	Euclid Park Elementary School
	George Washington Carver
	Halle
	Hannah Gibbons-Nottingham Elementary School
	Joseph M Gallagher School
	Kenneth W Clement
	Louisa May Alcott Elementary School
	Luis Munoz Marin School
	Marion C Seltzer Elementary School
	Mary Church Terrell
	Mary M Bethune
	Memorial School
	Miles Park School
	Miles School
	Mound Elementary School
	Nathan Hale School
	Newton D Baker School
	Oliver Hazard Perry Elementary School
	Orchard School
	Paul L Dunbar Elementary School
	Riverside School
	Robert H Jamison School
	Scranton School
	Stephanie Tubbs Jones
	Stonebrook-White Montessori
	Sunbeam
	Walton School
	Waverly Elementary School
	Wilbur Wright School
	William C Bryant Elementary School
	William Rainey Harper
	Willson School
Alternative:	Anton Grdina
	Daniel E Morgan School
	Franklin D. Roosevelt
	Garfield Elementary School
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	Harvey Rice Elementary School
	Marion-Sterling Elementary School
	Mary B Martin School
	Robinson G Jones Elementary School
	Wade Park

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.1%

White:

9.0%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cleveland School of Science & Medicine ranks better than 81% of high schools in Ohio. It also ranks first among 27 ranked high schools in the Cleveland Municipal School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine 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 Racial makeup is: African American (78.1%), White (9%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine is 19.9. 24 high schools in the Cleveland Municipal School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cleveland School of Science & Medicine employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine is $15,678. 19 high schools in the Cleveland Municipal School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cleveland School of Science & Medicine:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland School of Science & Medicine 164^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Cleveland School of Science & Medicine in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Cleveland Municipal:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland Municipal 692^nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

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Rank History for all students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2011	80.66	30^th	818	96.3%
2012	79.74	35^th	832	95.8%
2013	66.77	263^rd	767	65.7%
2014	81.07	32^nd	769	95.8%
2015	74.58	88^th	778	88.7%
2016	74.99	93^rd	784	88.1%
2017	67.93	170^th	773	78.0%
2018	80.26	45^th	800	94.4%
2019	75.11	123^rd	836	85.3%
2021	74.70	115^th	819	86.0%
2022	63.11	285^th	836	65.9%
2023	71.13	183^rd	867	78.9%
2024	72.91	164^th	864	81.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	92.14	9^th	758	98.8%
2019	84.73	40^th	779	94.9%
2021	89.70	25^th	763	96.7%
2022	79.40	82^nd	773	89.4%
2023	88.38	36^th	805	95.5%
2024	82.28	73^rd	822	91.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	72.76	122^nd	751	83.8%
2019	59.23	381^st	781	51.2%
2021	72.41	175^th	775	77.4%
2022	58.52	360^th	794	54.7%
2023	66.26	281^st	813	65.4%
2024	63.23	317^th	798	60.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	77.30	65^th	606	89.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	66.87	141^st	538	73.8%
2019	51.49	163^rd	272	40.1%
2022	42.10	241^st	312	22.8%
2023	46.83	225^th	308	26.9%
2024	35.10	236^th	280	15.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	85.34	28^th	763	96.3%
2019	83.75	71^st	792	91.0%
2021	83.54	72^nd	778	90.7%
2022	75.83	146^th	808	81.9%
2023	83.75	82^nd	819	90.0%
2024	75.04	171^st	816	79.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	96.30	7^th	279	97.5%
2019	88.75	25^th	303	91.7%
2021	92.16	13^th	284	95.4%
2022	84.43	34^th	306	88.9%
2023	92.03	13^th	323	96.0%
2024	89.56	20^th	318	93.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.84	35^th	270	87.0%

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Rank History for White students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	88.67	30^th	727	95.9%
2022	89.25	27^th	749	96.4%
2023	89.11	31^st	756	95.9%

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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 Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	21	297	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	5	336
2011	34	293	5	15	2	0	6	0	355
2012	37	287	9	21	1	0	7	0	362
2013	44	298	10	20	0	0	5	0	377
2014	37	295	12	27	1	0	5	0	377
2015	35	284	10	31	1	0	12	0	373
2016	26	303	12	27	1	1	15	0	385
2017	31	329	9	29	2	0	16	0	416
2018	30	332	14	22	1	0	16	0	415
2019	31	335	8	21	2	1	15	0	413
2020	31	336	5	24	2	1	13	0	412
2021	36	318	7	25	1	3	12	0	402
2022	36	308	6	29	1	3	13	0	396
2023	40	290	11	30	0	2	17	0	390
2024	34	296	13	26	0	2	8	0	379

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

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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 Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	336	n/a	n/a	0
2011	355	21.0	16.9	0
2012	362	20.0	18.1	0
2013	377	16.0	23.5	0
2014	377	21.0	17.9	0
2015	373	n/a	n/a	0
2016	385	21.0	18.3	0
2017	416	20.0	20.8	n/a
2018	415	21.0	19.7	n/a
2019	413	21.0	19.6	n/a
2020	412	20.0	20.6	n/a
2021	402	20.0	20.1	n/a
2022	396	20.0	19.8	n/a
2023	390	19.0	20.5	n/a
2024	379	19.0	19.9	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 Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	336	n/a	n/a	0
2011	355	21.0	16.9	0
2012	362	20.0	18.1	0
2013	377	16.0	23.5	0
2014	377	21.0	17.9	0
2015	373	n/a	n/a	0
2016	385	21.0	18.3	0
2017	416	20.0	20.8	n/a
2018	415	21.0	19.7	n/a
2019	413	21.0	19.6	n/a
2020	412	20.0	20.6	n/a
2021	402	20.0	20.1	n/a
2022	396	20.0	19.8	n/a
2023	390	19.0	20.5	n/a
2024	379	19.0	19.9	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 Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,574
2022	$14,647
2023	$15,531
2024	$15,678

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 123^rd of 836 High schools	Ranks 183^rd of 867 High schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Cleveland School of Science & Medicine)	97.2	93.9	3.3%
End of Course American Government (Cleveland Municipal)	53.2	47.9	5.3%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Cleveland School of Science & Medicine)	100	92.9	7.1%
End of Course American History (Cleveland Municipal)	53.3	44.6	8.7%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Cleveland School of Science & Medicine)	90.3	70.4	19.9%
End of Course Biology (Cleveland Municipal)	47.2	35.8	11.4%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Cleveland School of Science & Medicine)	91.7	77.8	13.9%
End of Course English II (Cleveland Municipal)	37.9	33	4.9%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Cleveland School of Science & Medicine)	40.4	46.4	6%
End of Course Geometry (Cleveland Municipal)	18	10.8	7.2%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Cleveland School of Science & Medicine)	74.7	64.1	10.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Cleveland Municipal)	26.1	21.9	4.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	413	390	5.6%
African American	335	290	13.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	8	11	37.5%
Hispanic	21	30	42.9%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	31	40	29%
Two or More Races	15	17	13.3%

Schools Near Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (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 American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	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
Cleveland Early College High	Public	9-12	2075 Stokes Blvd	Cleveland	44106	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8250	272	13	20.9		6 (2.2%)	241 (88.6%)	12 (4.4%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	69.6	198^th of 864 public high schools	77.1%		60.1	341^st of 867 public high schools	60.7%	143	93.9	73.4	72.5		62.9	68.7	$16,596
Cleveland School of Science & Medicine	Public	9-12	2075 Stokes Blvd	Cleveland	44106	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8300	379	19	19.9		34 (9.0%)	296 (78.1%)	26 (6.9%)	13 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.1%)	72.9	164^th of 864 public high schools	81.0%		71.1	183^rd of 867 public high schools	78.9%	19	95.8	98.9	72.8	90.4	43.9	60.0	$15,678
Cleveland School of Architecture & Design	Public	9-12	2075 Stokes Blvd	Cleveland	44106	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8200	227	15	15.1		3 (1.3%)	207 (91.2%)	13 (5.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	64.6	272^nd of 864 public high schools	68.5%		53.7	424^th of 867 public high schools	51.1%	152	92.9		86.8	63.3	24.5	77.8	$18,932
Cleveland School Of The Arts High School	Public	9-12	2064 Stearns Rd	Cleveland	44106	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-9000	377	23	16.3		48 (12.7%)	273 (72.4%)	33 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.6%)	39.5	553^rd of 864 public high schools	36.0%		46.6	500^th of 867 public high schools	42.3%	53	63.0	60.0	68.7	62.4	17.3	37.1	$18,453
East Technical High School	Public	9-12	2439 E 55th St	Cleveland	44104	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-1000	426	30	14.2		26 (6.1%)	370 (86.9%)	22 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	3.9	828^th of 864 public high schools	4.2%		4	826^th of 867 public high schools	4.7%	2	17.5	10.9	22.8	16.4	1.8	6.2	$16,888
Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership	Public, Charter	9-12	3950 Prospect Ave E	Cleveland	44115	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 583-5210	303	17	17.8		73 (24.1%)	186 (61.4%)	32 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	5.3	796^th of 864 public high schools	7.9%		3.3	842^nd of 867 public high schools	2.9%	46	19.4	20.4	17.0	9.4	6.8	27.6	$9,451
Cleveland Heights High School	Public	9-12	13263 Cedar Rd	Cleveland Heights	44118	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Heights-University Heights City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(216) 371-7100	1,636	107	15.2		264 (16.1%)	1,205 (73.7%)	66 (4.0%)	13 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (5.1%)	26.7	636^th of 864 public high schools	26.4%		26.9	638^th of 867 public high schools	26.4%	2	63.9	52.7	51.7	45.1	14.0	23.5	$16,148
Horizon Science Academy Cleveland	Public, Charter	9-12	6000 S Marginal Rd	Cleveland	44103	Cuyahoga County	Horizon Science Academy Cleveland	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 432-3660	308	22	14.0		11 (3.6%)	272 (88.3%)	15 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)								(n/a)
Invictus High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3122 Euclid Ave	Cleveland	44115	Cuyahoga County	Invictus High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 539-7200	342	15	22.8		16 (4.7%)	311 (90.9%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2.9	848^th of 864 public high schools	1.9%		3.6	837^th of 867 public high schools	3.5%	11	10.0	11.5	8.5	3.6	1.7	13.3	$11,611
Campus International High School	Public	9-12	3100 Chester Ave	Cleveland	44114	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8100	242	17	14.2		18 (7.4%)	206 (85.1%)	15 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	6.8	775^th of 864 public high schools	10.3%		11.5	730^th of 867 public high schools	15.8%	45	39.3	29.4	21.4	28.8	1.9	1.6	$18,113

Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland School of Science & Medicine

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Cleveland Municipal

How many students attend Cleveland School of Science & Medicine?

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended Cleveland School of Science & Medicine.

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What is the racial makeup of Cleveland School of Science & Medicine?

Students at Cleveland School of Science & Medicine are 78% African American, 9% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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Cleveland School of Science & Medicine ranks 164^th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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