Top Rankings
Willoughby-Eastlake City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,978 students in Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Willoughby-Eastlake City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
6,978 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
442 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willoughby-Eastlake City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#461 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
16%
17%
% White
69%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,431 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,402 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,431
$17,287
Spending / Student
$16,402
$17,235
Best Willoughby-Eastlake City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School Of Innovation
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
32500 Chardon Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Grades: 3-8
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35980 Lake Shore Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 942-7244
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 942-7244
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5288 Karen Isle Dr
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-2099
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-2099
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
Royalview Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31500 Royalview Dr
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 944-3130
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 944-3130
Grades: K-5
| 706 students
Rank: #55.
South High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3647
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,038 students
Rank: #66.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2838 Lost Nation Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-5944
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-5944
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35200 Stevens Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3720
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3720
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #88.
Eastlake Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35972 Lake Shore Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 942-5696
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 942-5696
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #99.
Willowick Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31500 Royalview Dr
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 943-2950
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 943-2950
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #1010.
North High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34041 Stevens Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3666
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3666
Grades: 9-12
| 1,268 students
Rank: #1111.
Willoughby Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Career Institute
Vocational School
34343 Euclid Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-7085
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-7085
Grades: 11-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
34050 Glen Dr
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 946-5000
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 946-5000
Grades: PK
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willoughby-Eastlake City School District?
Willoughby-Eastlake City School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,978 students.
What is the rank of Willoughby-Eastlake City School District?
Willoughby-Eastlake City School District is ranked #452 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willoughby-Eastlake City School District?
69% of Willoughby-Eastlake City School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willoughby-Eastlake City School District?
Willoughby-Eastlake City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Willoughby-Eastlake City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,402 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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