Cleveland High School is a public high school in the Cleveland City Schools system located in Cleveland, Tennessee. The school was founded in 1967 and serves 1,662 students in grades 9 to 12. The school's mascot is the Blue Raider, and its school colors are blue, white, and red. The principal is Bob Pritchard.
Serving 1,799 students in grades 9-12, Cleveland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,799 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cleveland High School's student population of 1,799 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
School Rankings
Cleveland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#783 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
10%
21%
White
50%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland High School's ranking?
Cleveland High School is ranked #783 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Cleveland High School often compared to?
Cleveland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradley Central High School, Walker Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland High School?
The graduation rate of Cleveland High School is 88%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cleveland High School?
1,799 students attend Cleveland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cleveland High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cleveland High School?
Cleveland High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cleveland High School offer ?
Cleveland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland High School part of?
Cleveland High School is part of Cleveland School District.
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