Maple Heights High School is a public high school located in Maple Heights, Ohio, southeast of Cleveland, Ohio. It graduated its first class in 1925. It was the first high school in America to offer a credit class in popular culture studies, created in 1975.
Serving 1,017 students in grades 9-12, Maple 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 9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than 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: 1,017 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maple Heights High School's student population of 1,017 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,017 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Maple 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 Maple Heights High School is 0.17, 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
#2889 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
91%
17%
White
2%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
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 Maple Heights High School's ranking?
Maple Heights High School is ranked #2889 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maple Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Maple Heights High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Maple Heights High School?
1,017 students attend Maple Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Maple Heights High School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Heights High School?
Maple Heights High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maple Heights High School offer ?
Maple Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple Heights High School part of?
Maple Heights High School is part of Maple Heights City School District.
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