Solon High School

Summary:

Solon High School is a highly-ranked public high school located in Solon, Ohio, serving 1,483 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Solon City School District, which is ranked 5th out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Solon High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking of 19th out of 864 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all subject areas. Solon High School has maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.7% to 98.8% over the past five years, well above the state average. The school's diverse student population includes 52.87% White, 17.13% African American, 22.12% Asian, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students. Solon High School excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top in the state for the performance of female students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, white students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Luther E Ball (Chjcf) and Nordonia Digital Knights Academy, which serve student populations with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged and minority students, Solon High School stands out with its significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. While Solon High School's performance is exceptional, there may be opportunities to further enhance the academic outcomes of specific subgroups, such as students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students, to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 33600 Inwood Dr
       Solon, OH  44139-4132


(440) 349-6230

District: Solon City

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,492 Help


Feeder schools for Solon High School:

Elementary:    Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
    Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
    Parkside Elementary School
Middle:    Orchard Middle School
    Solon Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,490

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.1%
Asian:
22.6%
African American:
16.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Solon High School ranks better than 97.8% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Solon High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Solon High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.1%), Asian (22.6%), African American (16.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Solon High School is 18.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Solon High School is $15,492.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Solon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Solon High School 19th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Solon High School in the ranking list.)

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Solon City:

SchoolDigger ranks Solon City 5th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Solon High School

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Rank History for all students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.68 25th 681 96.3%
2005 85.91 33rd 689 95.2%
2006 84.58 18th 696 97.4%
2007 80.06 36th 756 95.2%
2008 82.06 28th 767 96.3%
2009 81.72 26th 791 96.7%
2010 83.93 8th 819 99.0%
2011 82.93 10th 818 98.8%
2012 81.55 12th 832 98.6%
2013 81.91 17th 767 97.8%
2014 81.15 30th 769 96.1%
2015 82.59 14th 778 98.2%
2016 85.82 9th 784 98.9%
2017 89.12 8th 773 99.0%
2018 86.76 5th 800 99.4%
2019 86.82 9th 836 98.9%
2021 84.02 38th 819 95.4%
2022 86.05 22nd 836 97.4%
2023 88.24 13th 867 98.5%
2024 88.16 19th 864 97.8%
See the entire list of Ohio High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.34 1st 201 99.5%
2019 90.19 11th 208 94.7%
2021 90.73 14th 211 93.4%
2022 95.32 2nd 222 99.1%
2023 91.55 9th 239 96.2%
2024 96.44 1st 242 99.6%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.14 3rd 100 97.0%
2019 98.24 2nd 112 98.2%
2021 97.85 5th 119 95.8%
2022 98.32 3rd 111 97.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.64 8th 614 98.7%
2024 97.89 7th 598 98.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.00 13th 758 98.3%
2019 91.06 15th 779 98.1%
2021 89.01 26th 763 96.6%
2022 95.66 11th 773 98.6%
2023 95.34 11th 805 98.6%
2024 91.96 21st 822 97.4%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.64 3rd 751 99.6%
2019 93.99 1st 781 99.9%
2021 87.63 28th 775 96.4%
2022 89.08 21st 794 97.4%
2023 91.34 8th 813 99.0%
2024 94.70 1st 798 99.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.21 6th 550 98.9%
2019 96.10 17th 628 97.3%
2021 93.34 19th 596 96.8%
2022 92.83 25th 606 95.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.18 55th 538 89.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.00 5th 763 99.3%
2019 91.76 12th 792 98.5%
2021 87.10 39th 778 95.0%
2022 90.34 23rd 808 97.2%
2023 92.28 11th 819 98.7%
2024 91.06 23rd 816 97.2%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.47 5th 87 94.3%
2021 83.02 5th 84 94.0%
2022 82.88 11th 87 87.4%
2023 87.52 3rd 86 96.5%
2024 81.07 10th 78 87.2%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.52 5th 279 98.2%
2019 96.26 7th 303 97.7%
2021 95.28 7th 284 97.5%
2022 96.34 5th 306 98.4%
2023 97.56 4th 323 98.8%
2024 96.34 4th 318 98.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.81 1st 184 99.5%
2019 94.75 3rd 207 98.6%
2022 92.96 8th 260 96.9%
2024 98.00 2nd 273 99.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Solon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.32 3rd 718 99.6%
2019 95.13 2nd 739 99.7%
2021 88.85 26th 727 96.4%
2022 90.64 17th 749 97.7%
2023 92.79 6th 756 99.2%
2024 94.79 2nd 754 99.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for White 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.

Solon High School Test Scores
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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a citizen
Thursday, June 15, 2017

Open Quote Why do they serve food that is reportedly linked to obesity and cancer in school cafeteria? Why do they ask children to use earbuds that reportedly lead to slow hearing loss?

This school loves its brand name at the cost of students best interest, so i hear. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Solon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1033 28 21 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1085
1989 971 43 27 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1051
1990 932 51 31 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1027
1991 963 52 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1039
1992 933 48 42 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1023
1993 978 68 43 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1090
1994 996 75 59 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1131
1995 1130 84 77 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1292
1996 1130 84 77 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1292
1997 1227 102 103 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1433
1998 1264 100 99 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1468
1999 1315 105 79 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1507
2000 1362 105 89 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1563
2001 1410 112 89 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1620
2002 1392 139 119 8 1 n/a n/a 26 1685
2003 1392 139 119 8 1 n/a n/a 26 1685
2004 1387 150 114 9 1 n/a n/a 27 1688
2005 1420 177 116 10 0 n/a n/a 29 1752
2006 1418 207 124 14 0 n/a n/a 32 1795
2007 1410 230 125 12 0 n/a n/a 34 1811
2008 1402 248 135 20 0 n/a n/a 37 1842
2009 1323 282 162 21 0 n/a n/a 48 1836
2010 1307 292 174 14 1 n/a n/a 53 1841
2011 1242 306 188 20 1 0 59 0 1816
2012 1189 276 202 15 1 1 55 0 1739
2013 1181 280 220 19 1 1 57 0 1759
2014 1135 272 210 27 0 3 58 0 1705
2015 1099 277 242 27 0 1 51 0 1697
2016 1091 264 247 37 0 0 54 0 1693
2017 1025 266 249 43 0 2 61 0 1646
2018 991 266 267 46 0 1 65 0 1636
2019 929 266 278 47 0 2 78 0 1600
2020 906 293 307 50 0 1 81 0 1638
2021 873 280 323 37 0 1 72 0 1586
2022 815 245 339 36 1 0 79 0 1515
2023 784 254 328 42 1 1 73 0 1483
2024 761 252 336 52 1 2 86 0 1490

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 Solon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1085 69.0 15.7 0
1989 1051 69.0 15.2 n/a
1990 1027 70.9 14.4 n/a
1991 1039 74.6 13.9 n/a
1992 1023 74.5 13.7 0.4
1993 1090 75.2 14.5 0.6
1994 1131 70.7 16.0 0.5
1995 1292 81.2 15.9 0.5
1996 1292 81.2 15.9 0.5
1997 1433 83.3 17.2 0.5
1998 1468 91.1 16.1 0.7
1999 1507 94.4 16.0 1.2
2000 1563 100.8 15.5 1
2001 1620 102.9 15.7 1
2002 1685 107.2 15.7 1
2003 1685 107.2 15.7 1
2004 1688 102.4 16.5 1.2
2005 1752 105.0 16.7 1.9
2006 1795 110.6 16.2 2.7
2007 1811 127.4 14.2 3
2008 1842 107.4 17.2 n/a
2009 1836 106.7 17.2 6.1
2010 1841 104.2 17.6 9.1
2011 1816 99.0 18.3 8.1
2012 1739 89.7 19.3 8.8
2013 1759 97.8 17.9 11.5
2014 1705 93.0 18.3 15.5
2015 1697 n/a n/a 9
2016 1693 87.0 19.4 10.5
2017 1646 87.3 18.8 9.4
2018 1636 86.3 18.9 10.9
2019 1600 84.4 18.9 11.4
2020 1638 85.4 19.1 12.1
2021 1586 85.8 18.4 n/a
2022 1515 83.5 18.1 n/a
2023 1483 80.8 18.3 11.3
2024 1490 80.3 18.5 16.6

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 Solon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1085 69.0 15.7 0
1989 1051 69.0 15.2 n/a
1990 1027 70.9 14.4 n/a
1991 1039 74.6 13.9 n/a
1992 1023 74.5 13.7 0.4
1993 1090 75.2 14.5 0.6
1994 1131 70.7 16.0 0.5
1995 1292 81.2 15.9 0.5
1996 1292 81.2 15.9 0.5
1997 1433 83.3 17.2 0.5
1998 1468 91.1 16.1 0.7
1999 1507 94.4 16.0 1.2
2000 1563 100.8 15.5 1
2001 1620 102.9 15.7 1
2002 1685 107.2 15.7 1
2003 1685 107.2 15.7 1
2004 1688 102.4 16.5 1.2
2005 1752 105.0 16.7 1.9
2006 1795 110.6 16.2 2.7
2007 1811 127.4 14.2 3
2008 1842 107.4 17.2 n/a
2009 1836 106.7 17.2 6.1
2010 1841 104.2 17.6 9.1
2011 1816 99.0 18.3 8.1
2012 1739 89.7 19.3 8.8
2013 1759 97.8 17.9 11.5
2014 1705 93.0 18.3 15.5
2015 1697 n/a n/a 9
2016 1693 87.0 19.4 10.5
2017 1646 87.3 18.8 9.4
2018 1636 86.3 18.9 10.9
2019 1600 84.4 18.9 11.4
2020 1638 85.4 19.1 12.1
2021 1586 85.8 18.4 n/a
2022 1515 83.5 18.1 n/a
2023 1483 80.8 18.3 11.3
2024 1490 80.3 18.5 16.6

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 Solon High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,286
2022 $14,948
2023 $15,997
2024 $15,492

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Solon High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 836 High schoolsRanks 13th of 867 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Solon High School)97.794.2
 3.5%
   End of Course American Government (Solon City)97.794.2
 3.5%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Solon High School)95.994.9
 1%
   End of Course American History (Solon City)95.494.9
 0.5%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Solon High School)96.195.2
 0.9%
   End of Course Biology (Solon City)95.995.2
 0.7%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Solon High School)92.793.5
 0.8%
   End of Course English II (Solon City)92.393.5
 1.2%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Solon High School)89.688.3
 1.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Solon City)91.892.6
 0.8%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Solon High School)92.482.1
 10.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Solon City)95.491.4
 4%
   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 Students16001483
 7.3%
African American266254
 4.5%
American Indian01
Asian278328
 18%
Hispanic4742
 10.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White929784
 15.6%
Two or More Races7873
 6.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.4%11.3%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Solon High School

Students at Solon High School are 51% White, 23% Asian, 17% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,490 students attended Solon High School.

Yes! Solon High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 864 Ohio high schools.


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