Thomas W. Harvey High School is a public high school in Painesville, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Painesville City Local School District.
Serving 829 students in grades 9-12, Harvey High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harvey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Harvey High School's student population of 829 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Red, Black
School Rankings
Harvey High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvey High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2734 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)8%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
8%
Black
17%
17%
White
16%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Raider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey High School's ranking?
Harvey High School is ranked #2734 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Harvey High School often compared to?
Harvey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harvey High School?
The graduation rate of Harvey High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Harvey High School?
829 students attend Harvey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Harvey High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvey High School?
Harvey High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harvey High School offer ?
Harvey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harvey High School part of?
Harvey High School is part of Painesville City Local School District.
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