Serving 1,233 students in grades 8-12, Parma 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 was 32% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2454 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
7%
17%
White
68%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parma High School's ranking?
Parma High School is ranked #2454 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parma High School?
The graduation rate of Parma High School is 80%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Parma High School?
1,233 students attend Parma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Parma High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parma High School?
Parma High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parma High School offer ?
Parma High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parma High School part of?
Parma High School is part of Parma City School District.
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