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Richmond Heights High School

Summary:

Richmond Heights High School is a public high school serving 268 students in grades 9-12 in Richmond Heights, Ohio, which is part of the Richmond Heights Local School District. The school has faced academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Ohio high schools over the past decade, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.1% to 67.2% across different subject areas.

One key factor that sets Richmond Heights High School apart is its significantly higher percentage of African American students (86.94%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. The school's performance for African American students and special education students is relatively strong, ranking in the top 96-134 and top 75 out of 318-323 and 598 Ohio high schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is in the bottom half of Ohio high schools. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21% to 33.9% in recent years, is a significant concern and may be a key driver of its academic struggles.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Beachwood High School and Mayfield High School, which are ranked much higher in the state and have stronger academic outcomes, Richmond Heights High School faces significant challenges. However, the school's strong performance for certain subgroups suggests that there are opportunities to improve overall outcomes through targeted interventions and support, particularly in addressing attendance and engagement issues.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 447 Richmond Rd
       Richmond Heights, OH  44143-1429

(216) 692-0094

District: Richmond Heights Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
577th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Richmond Heights High School:

Elementary:    Richmond Heights Elementary School
Middle:    Richmond Heights Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.9%
Two or more races:
5.6%
White:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Compare Details Richmond Heights High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Richmond Heights High School ranks worse than 66.8% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.65. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Richmond Heights High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Richmond Heights High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Heights High School 577th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Richmond Heights High School in the ranking list.)

Richmond Heights Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Heights Local 635th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richmond Heights High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 44.75 586th 835 29.8%
2009 42.83 617th 858 28.1%
2010 43.55 650th 895 27.4%
2012 23.06 812th 989 17.9%
2013 12.63 883rd 1001 11.8%
2014 12.34 874th 1008 13.3%
2015 30.49 756th 1035 27.0%
2016 19.93 818th 1050 22.1%
2017 9.54 911th 1038 12.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Richmond Heights High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Richmond Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.40 536th 681 21.3%
2005 72.34 172nd 689 75.0%
2006 64.97 253rd 696 63.6%
2007 67.68 237th 756 68.7%
2008 50.17 519th 767 32.3%
2009 42.83 602nd 791 23.9%
2010 37.77 646th 819 21.1%
2011 51.95 567th 818 30.7%
2012 47.61 610th 832 26.7%
2013 31.99 638th 767 16.8%
2014 30.02 649th 769 15.6%
2015 10.56 705th 778 9.4%
2016 15.50 688th 784 12.2%
2017 19.79 639th 773 17.3%
2018 34.35 599th 800 25.1%
2019 40.75 563rd 836 32.7%
2021 13.09 687th 819 16.1%
2022 31.11 612th 836 26.8%
2023 32.10 611th 867 29.5%
2024 36.65 577th 864 33.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Richmond Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.70 75th 598 87.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.86 533rd 758 29.7%
2019 59.81 326th 779 58.2%
2021 14.58 656th 763 14.0%
2022 26.35 602nd 773 22.1%
2023 35.32 566th 805 29.7%
2024 43.16 512th 822 37.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Richmond Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.17 584th 751 22.2%
2019 49.88 500th 781 36.0%
2021 10.34 681st 775 12.1%
2022 33.09 581st 794 26.8%
2023 33.54 592nd 813 27.2%
2024 27.18 612th 798 23.3%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Richmond Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.83 406th 596 31.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Richmond Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.81 609th 763 20.2%
2019 29.49 615th 792 22.3%
2021 10.39 685th 778 12.0%
2022 24.68 629th 808 22.2%
2023 28.49 609th 819 25.6%
2024 40.81 524th 816 35.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Richmond Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.87 121st 279 56.6%
2019 64.11 104th 303 65.7%
2021 35.99 175th 284 38.4%
2022 54.35 122nd 306 60.1%
2023 53.63 134th 323 58.5%
2024 63.98 96th 318 69.8%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for African American Students!

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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Richmond Heights High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 271 24 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1989 229 20 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1990 235 34 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1991 229 36 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1992 275 57 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 306 91 19 4 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1994 282 93 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 155 90 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 257
1996 155 90 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 257
1997 156 112 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1998 149 107 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1999 163 121 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 179 137 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 170 125 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 147 136 7 6 0 n/a n/a 9 305
2003 147 136 7 6 0 n/a n/a 9 305
2004 147 167 10 5 0 n/a n/a 6 335
2005 124 196 9 4 0 n/a n/a 7 340
2006 120 240 12 3 0 n/a n/a 10 385
2007 105 274 13 5 0 n/a n/a 10 407
2008 135 430 22 11 0 n/a n/a 24 622
2009 104 388 20 10 0 n/a n/a 17 539
2010 82 344 20 8 0 n/a n/a 19 473
2011 43 240 15 4 0 0 10 0 312
2012 49 384 20 10 0 0 20 0 483
2013 42 382 18 8 0 0 16 0 466
2014 32 332 12 9 0 0 15 0 400
2015 23 319 13 8 0 0 14 0 377
2016 15 330 12 4 0 0 9 0 370
2017 19 326 13 4 0 0 8 0 370
2018 15 223 11 3 0 0 4 0 256
2019 12 211 8 3 0 0 5 0 239
2020 11 196 6 3 0 0 7 0 223
2021 12 204 4 2 0 0 13 0 235
2022 8 210 4 5 0 0 15 0 242
2023 8 233 4 7 1 0 15 0 268

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 Richmond Heights High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 21.0 14.9 0
1989 261 20.0 13.0 n/a
1990 280 20.0 14.0 n/a
1991 280 21.5 13.0 n/a
1992 345 21.5 16.0 6.1
1993 421 21.3 19.8 5.2
1994 394 21.7 18.2 3.3
1995 257 20.1 12.8 9.7
1996 257 20.1 12.8 9.7
1997 279 10.6 26.3 9
1998 269 13.0 20.7 9.3
1999 298 16.6 18.0 18.5
2000 330 16.4 20.1 22.4
2001 310 19.8 15.7 14.2
2002 305 21.6 14.1 18.6
2003 305 21.6 14.1 18.6
2004 335 21.6 15.5 24.6
2005 340 22.6 15.0 39.3
2006 385 21.0 18.3 54.1
2007 407 24.0 17.0 51.6
2008 622 21.0 29.6 n/a
2009 539 28.0 19.3 30.1
2010 473 25.0 18.9 47.1
2011 312 23.1 13.5 84
2012 483 27.1 17.8 57.1
2013 466 28.1 16.5 58.6
2014 400 36.1 11.0 72.8
2015 377 n/a n/a 64.2
2016 370 27.0 13.7 65.1
2017 370 31.1 11.8 66.8
2018 256 25.1 10.1 98.8
2019 239 21.1 11.3 94.1
2020 223 19.1 11.6 86.5
2021 235 19.1 12.3 n/a
2022 242 18.1 13.3 n/a
2023 268 18.1 14.8 56

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 Richmond Heights High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 21.0 14.9 0
1989 261 20.0 13.0 n/a
1990 280 20.0 14.0 n/a
1991 280 21.5 13.0 n/a
1992 345 21.5 16.0 6.1
1993 421 21.3 19.8 5.2
1994 394 21.7 18.2 3.3
1995 257 20.1 12.8 9.7
1996 257 20.1 12.8 9.7
1997 279 10.6 26.3 9
1998 269 13.0 20.7 9.3
1999 298 16.6 18.0 18.5
2000 330 16.4 20.1 22.4
2001 310 19.8 15.7 14.2
2002 305 21.6 14.1 18.6
2003 305 21.6 14.1 18.6
2004 335 21.6 15.5 24.6
2005 340 22.6 15.0 39.3
2006 385 21.0 18.3 54.1
2007 407 24.0 17.0 51.6
2008 622 21.0 29.6 n/a
2009 539 28.0 19.3 30.1
2010 473 25.0 18.9 47.1
2011 312 23.1 13.5 84
2012 483 27.1 17.8 57.1
2013 466 28.1 16.5 58.6
2014 400 36.1 11.0 72.8
2015 377 n/a n/a 64.2
2016 370 27.0 13.7 65.1
2017 370 31.1 11.8 66.8
2018 256 25.1 10.1 98.8
2019 239 21.1 11.3 94.1
2020 223 19.1 11.6 86.5
2021 235 19.1 12.3 n/a
2022 242 18.1 13.3 n/a
2023 268 18.1 14.8 56

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richmond Heights High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,315
2022 $13,289
2023 $13,479

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond Heights High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 563rd of 836 High schoolsRanks 611th of 867 High schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Richmond Heights High School)75.880
 4.2%
   End of Course American Government (Richmond Heights Local)75.880
 4.2%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Richmond Heights High School)8761
 26%
   End of Course American History (Richmond Heights Local)8761
 26%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Richmond Heights High School)65.446.7
 18.7%
   End of Course Biology (Richmond Heights Local)66.746.7
 20%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Richmond Heights High School)67.945.6
 22.3%
   End of Course English II (Richmond Heights Local)6945.6
 23.4%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Richmond Heights High School)14.814.8
   End of Course Geometry (Richmond Heights Local)17.914.8
 3.1%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Richmond Heights High School)3922.7
 16.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Richmond Heights Local)4931.4
 17.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students239268
 12.1%
African American211233
 10.4%
American Indian01
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White128
 33.3%
Two or More Races515
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.1%56%
 38.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Heights High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Richmond Heights High School.

Richmond Heights High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Richmond Heights Elementary School
Middle : Richmond Heights Middle School

Richmond Heights High School ranks 577th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Richmond Heights High School are 87% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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