East Cleveland City School District

The East Cleveland City School District operates 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from grades 3 through 12. The district as a whole is ranked 702 out of 828 school districts in Ohio and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

While the district is generally struggling, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and below-average graduation rates, a few schools stand out. Superior School for the Performing Arts has relatively strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, with 66.7% of 5th graders proficient or better compared to 46.6% for the district and 67.7% for the state. Mayfair Elementary School also has some bright spots, such as 41.2% of 3rd graders being proficient or better in ELA, compared to 40.3% for the district and 61.3% for the state.

However, the district faces significant challenges overall, with all schools reporting very high chronic absenteeism rates around 53.2% and test scores that are significantly lower than state averages, such as only 19.1% of students at Shaw High School being proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 59.4% statewide. The district's four-year graduation rate at Shaw High School is also below the state average at 78.2%. While spending per student varies across the district, ranging from $12,316 at Prospect Academy to $15,134 at Mayfair Elementary, the data suggests that resources alone are not the sole driver of student outcomes, and other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and school culture, likely play a significant role.