Solon High School, founded in 1898, is a public high school located in Solon, Ohio, a southeastern suburb of Cleveland in the Northeast Ohio Region, the 15th largest Combined Statistical Area in the United States.
Serving 1,490 students in grades 9-12, Solon High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Solon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Solon High School's student population of 1,490 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1898
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Solon High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Solon High School is 0.66, 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
#63 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
17%
17%
White
51%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solon High School's ranking?
Solon High School is ranked #63 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Solon High School often compared to?
Solon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Solon High School?
The graduation rate of Solon High School is 97%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Solon High School?
1,490 students attend Solon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Solon High School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Solon High School?
Solon High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Solon High School offer ?
Solon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Solon High School part of?
Solon High School is part of Solon City School District.
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