Richmond Heights High School is a public high school located in Richmond Heights, Ohio, southeast of Cleveland, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Richmond Heights School District. It has a student body of 335 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Its mascot is the Spartan and its colors are royal blue and white.
Serving 299 students in grades 9-12, Richmond Heights 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richmond Heights High School's student population of 299 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights High School is 0.24, which is less 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
#2639 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
87%
17%
White
2%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sparty
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Heights High School's ranking?
Richmond Heights High School is ranked #2639 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Richmond Heights High School often compared to?
Richmond Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Richmond Heights High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Richmond Heights High School?
299 students attend Richmond Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Richmond Heights High School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Heights High School?
Richmond Heights High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richmond Heights High School offer ?
Richmond Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Heights High School part of?
Richmond Heights High School is part of Richmond Heights Local School District.
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