Top Rankings
West Geauga Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,059 students in West Geauga Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in West Geauga Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,059 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Geauga Local School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 929 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
63%
Graduation Rate
98%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,144 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,578 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,144
$17,287
Spending / Student
$15,578
$17,235
Best West Geauga Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11844 Caves Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5980
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5980
Grades: 3-5
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
West Geauga Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8611 Cedar Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5940
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5940
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13738 Caves Rd
Novelty, OH 44072
(440) 729-5990
Novelty, OH 44072
(440) 729-5990
Grades: K-2
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
West Geauga High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13401 Chillicothe Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5950
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Geauga Local School District?
West Geauga Local School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,059 students.
What is the rank of West Geauga Local School District?
West Geauga Local School District is ranked #5 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Geauga Local School District?
90% of West Geauga Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Geauga Local School District?
West Geauga Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is West Geauga Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,578 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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