Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, William Rainey Harper 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Rainey Harper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William Rainey Harper's student population of 419 students has grown by 163% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
William Rainey Harper 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 William Rainey Harper is 0.71, 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
#2542 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
8%
Black
27%
17%
White
36%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 William Rainey Harper's ranking?
William Rainey Harper is ranked #2542 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend William Rainey Harper?
419 students attend William Rainey Harper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of William Rainey Harper students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Rainey Harper?
William Rainey Harper has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Rainey Harper offer ?
William Rainey Harper offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Rainey Harper part of?
William Rainey Harper is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is William Rainey Harper located?
William Rainey Harper is located in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 9 other public schools located in Old Brooklyn.
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