Cleveland High School

Summary:

Cleveland High School is a public high school located in Cleveland, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,310 students. The school is part of the Cleveland Independent School District, which is ranked 938 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cleveland High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, with a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (86.92%) compared to the state average, and its performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White, Gifted and Talented, and Multi-racial students. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 93.9% in 2020-2021 to 92.4% in 2022-2023, and its dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 0.2% in 2020-2021 to 2.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. Cleveland High School's STAAR EOC proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools.

When comparing Cleveland High School to nearby schools, such as Frederick A. Douglass Learning Academy, which is also part of the Cleveland ISD, it becomes clear that Cleveland High School is an outlier in terms of academic performance and student demographics. The relatively high per-student spending at Cleveland High School ($10,448 in 2020-2021) compared to the school's poor academic outcomes suggests that the district may need to re-evaluate how resources are allocated and utilized to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1600 E Houston St
       Cleveland, TX  77327-4798


(281) 592-8752

District: Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1690th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,448 Help


Feeder schools for Cleveland High School:

Elementary:    Eastside Elementary
    Northside Elementary
    Southside Elementary
Middle:    Cleveland Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  3,592

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.9%
White:
6.9%
African American:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cleveland High School ranks worse than 85.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.61. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cleveland High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.9%), White (6.9%), African American (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cleveland High School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cleveland High School is $10,448.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cleveland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland High School 1690th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Cleveland High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cleveland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland Independent School District (Isd) 938th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cleveland High School

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Rank History for all students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.26 1158th 1427 18.9%
2005 31.01 1154th 1429 19.2%
2006 30.95 1150th 1430 19.6%
2007 44.66 1015th 1497 32.2%
2008 31.61 1236th 1510 18.1%
2009 44.40 1103rd 1539 28.3%
2010 49.45 1043rd 1568 33.5%
2011 50.01 1096th 1672 34.4%
2012 29.12 1288th 1603 19.7%
2013 22.14 1403rd 1652 15.1%
2014 21.72 1465th 1734 15.5%
2015 33.44 1308th 1743 25.0%
2016 25.40 1445th 1762 18.0%
2017 20.03 1450th 1777 18.4%
2018 27.93 1333rd 1797 25.8%
2019 27.30 1395th 1857 24.9%
2021 28.67 1348th 1861 27.6%
2022 23.70 1471st 1876 21.6%
2023 15.52 1674th 1961 14.6%
2024 15.61 1690th 1987 14.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.29 405th 582 30.4%
2019 12.24 552nd 604 8.6%
2021 13.59 538th 588 8.5%
2022 7.16 635th 664 4.4%
2023 13.42 602nd 677 11.1%
2024 4.88 710th 730 2.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.96 501st 1113 55.0%
2019 33.75 735th 1136 35.3%
2021 32.37 822nd 1195 31.2%
2022 23.29 1027th 1278 19.6%
2023 18.74 1175th 1371 14.3%
2024 19.11 1224th 1435 14.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.65 895th 1347 33.6%
2019 35.13 882nd 1357 35.0%
2021 39.74 768th 1382 44.4%
2022 22.51 1247th 1418 12.1%
2023 21.36 1320th 1478 10.7%
2024 28.76 1200th 1547 22.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.18 1268th 1794 29.3%
2019 34.08 1292nd 1818 28.9%
2021 36.10 1215th 1848 34.3%
2022 29.60 1352nd 1847 26.8%
2023 18.43 1610th 1897 15.1%
2024 16.94 1645th 1883 12.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.24 1350th 1781 24.2%
2019 25.21 1447th 1798 19.5%
2021 28.28 1350th 1815 25.6%
2022 21.94 1481st 1841 19.6%
2023 13.51 1639th 1891 13.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.60 97th 1137 91.5%
2019 30.82 981st 1145 14.3%
2021 56.40 699th 1177 40.6%
2022 11.10 1094th 1172 6.7%
2023 10.19 1102nd 1182 6.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.76 1165th 1784 34.7%
2019 23.85 1528th 1810 15.6%
2021 23.47 1496th 1829 18.2%
2022 21.88 1543rd 1837 16.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.37 1447th 1803 19.7%
2019 26.81 1380th 1824 24.3%
2021 26.43 1369th 1840 25.6%
2022 22.64 1441st 1853 22.2%
2023 15.35 1633rd 1913 14.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.86 711th 1013 29.8%
2019 20.21 849th 1024 17.1%
2021 25.36 773rd 1020 24.2%
2022 29.40 707th 1031 31.4%
2023 17.01 919th 1069 14.0%
2024 19.18 882nd 1065 17.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.87 1250th 1691 26.1%
2019 30.04 1267th 1714 26.1%
2021 31.76 1217th 1743 30.2%
2022 26.11 1335th 1762 24.2%
2023 17.91 1540th 1820 15.4%
2024 15.78 1585th 1804 12.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.55 82nd 122 32.8%
2019 21.85 88th 105 16.2%
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Rank History for White students at Cleveland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.93 1279th 1539 16.9%
2019 23.23 1275th 1526 16.4%
2021 23.47 1230th 1510 18.5%
2022 24.09 1239th 1525 18.8%
2023 10.40 1425th 1576 9.6%
2024 20.55 1298th 1556 16.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Monday, March 7, 2022

Open Quote This is the worst school in the area. If you have to move here for work, do not move into this community. I made the mistake of moving here for a job, and the level of incompetence observed is beyond anything I have ever seen. My child is now a year behind his peers and working really hard to catch up. Please do not send your kids to any of these schools. This district is a sinking ship, and will most likely be taken over by the state within a few years. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cleveland High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 586 139 2 24 n/a n/a n/a 0 751
1989 563 130 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1990 561 135 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1991 507 136 3 50 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1992 517 152 10 53 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1993 528 157 7 69 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1994 498 161 7 91 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1995 499 171 4 105 2 n/a n/a 0 781
1996 499 171 4 105 2 n/a n/a 0 781
1997 451 156 3 101 1 n/a n/a 0 712
1998 422 149 2 97 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1999 425 158 4 97 2 n/a n/a 0 686
2000 423 168 8 132 2 n/a n/a 0 733
2001 431 159 4 143 6 n/a n/a 0 743
2002 463 167 3 186 3 n/a n/a 0 822
2003 463 167 3 186 3 n/a n/a 0 822
2004 424 150 5 211 4 n/a n/a 0 794
2005 420 142 8 205 4 n/a n/a 0 779
2006 426 137 16 220 4 n/a n/a 0 803
2007 434 127 15 232 3 n/a n/a 0 811
2008 453 121 12 246 2 n/a n/a 0 834
2009 440 109 7 241 1 n/a n/a 0 798
2010 449 112 10 264 1 n/a n/a 0 836
2011 392 103 7 324 3 0 10 0 839
2012 408 98 7 339 5 0 7 0 864
2013 359 100 6 353 3 0 9 0 830
2014 412 101 10 398 4 1 5 0 931
2015 380 98 9 450 6 0 8 0 951
2016 374 101 8 536 7 3 13 0 1042
2017 338 102 9 670 11 1 13 0 1144
2018 357 108 7 909 15 2 19 0 1417
2019 323 112 7 1193 18 2 19 0 1674
2020 299 122 6 1457 15 1 10 0 1910
2021 290 113 7 1829 5 2 16 0 2262
2022 288 114 8 2357 6 2 29 0 2804
2023 267 116 9 2877 6 1 34 0 3310
2024 248 106 9 3193 6 0 30 0 3592

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 Cleveland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 751 45.0 16.6 n/a
1989 724 n/a n/a n/a
1990 740 44.0 16.8 n/a
1991 696 44.2 15.7 n/a
1992 732 46.4 15.7 19.8
1993 761 46.0 16.5 24.7
1994 757 42.9 17.6 26.2
1995 781 47.1 16.6 27.9
1996 781 47.1 16.6 27.9
1997 712 50.1 14.2 36.4
1998 670 51.5 13.0 35.5
1999 686 50.7 13.5 44.9
2000 733 50.3 14.6 43.4
2001 743 55.0 13.5 46.4
2002 822 53.8 15.3 47.3
2003 822 53.8 15.3 47.3
2004 794 60.3 13.2 47.5
2005 779 56.3 13.8 49.4
2006 803 60.7 13.2 51.9
2007 811 59.4 13.7 53.4
2008 834 65.2 12.8 57.4
2009 798 65.6 12.2 51.8
2010 836 74.9 11.1 60.6
2011 839 75.4 11.1 64.4
2012 864 57.9 14.8 69.7
2013 830 54.9 15.0 68.8
2014 931 56.3 16.5 67.6
2015 951 55.0 17.2 67.9
2016 1042 64.0 16.2 71.8
2017 1144 70.0 16.3 74.7
2018 1417 84.2 16.8 70.4
2019 1674 97.5 17.1 81.4
2020 1910 108.8 17.5 86.8
2021 2262 137.9 16.3 93.2
2022 2804 159.2 17.6 92.5
2023 3310 197.7 16.7 91.7
2024 3592 218.9 16.4 93.5

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 751 45.0 16.6 n/a
1989 724 n/a n/a n/a
1990 740 44.0 16.8 n/a
1991 696 44.2 15.7 n/a
1992 732 46.4 15.7 19.8
1993 761 46.0 16.5 24.7
1994 757 42.9 17.6 26.2
1995 781 47.1 16.6 27.9
1996 781 47.1 16.6 27.9
1997 712 50.1 14.2 36.4
1998 670 51.5 13.0 35.5
1999 686 50.7 13.5 44.9
2000 733 50.3 14.6 43.4
2001 743 55.0 13.5 46.4
2002 822 53.8 15.3 47.3
2003 822 53.8 15.3 47.3
2004 794 60.3 13.2 47.5
2005 779 56.3 13.8 49.4
2006 803 60.7 13.2 51.9
2007 811 59.4 13.7 53.4
2008 834 65.2 12.8 57.4
2009 798 65.6 12.2 51.8
2010 836 74.9 11.1 60.6
2011 839 75.4 11.1 64.4
2012 864 57.9 14.8 69.7
2013 830 54.9 15.0 68.8
2014 931 56.3 16.5 67.6
2015 951 55.0 17.2 67.9
2016 1042 64.0 16.2 71.8
2017 1144 70.0 16.3 74.7
2018 1417 84.2 16.8 70.4
2019 1674 97.5 17.1 81.4
2020 1910 108.8 17.5 86.8
2021 2262 137.9 16.3 93.2
2022 2804 159.2 17.6 92.5
2023 3310 197.7 16.7 91.7
2024 3592 218.9 16.4 93.5

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 Cleveland High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,031 (11.7%) $7,779 (88.3%) $8,810
2020 $1,173 (12.1%) $8,519 (87.9%) $9,692
2021 $951 (9.1%) $9,497 (90.9%) $10,448

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cleveland 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1395th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1674th of 1961 High schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Cleveland High School)4112
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))4518
 27%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Cleveland High School)4741
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))4640
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Cleveland High School)2833
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))2733
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Cleveland High School)3225
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))3225
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Cleveland High School)7048
 22%
   End of Course U.S. History (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))6948
 21%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16743310
 97.7%
African American112116
 3.6%
American Indian186
 66.7%
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic11932877
 141.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White323267
 17.3%
Two or More Races1934
 78.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.4%91.7%
 10.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland High School

Cleveland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eastside Elementary
Elementary : Northside Elementary
Elementary : Southside Elementary
Middle : Cleveland Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 3,592 students attended Cleveland High School.

Cleveland High School ranks in the bottom 14.9% of Texas high schools.

Students at Cleveland High School are 89% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% African American.


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