Public schools in East Cleveland, OH
6 open public schools with an address in East Cleveland, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
932
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of East Cleveland public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in East Cleveland, OH: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 932 students, an average of 186 per school. The largest campus is Shaw High School (420 students), and the largest elementary school is Mayfair Elementary School (130).
East Cleveland City School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving East Cleveland
Elementary schools in East Cleveland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Elementary School East Cleveland City School District | 03–05 | 130 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in East Cleveland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior School for the Performing Arts East Cleveland City School District | 03–08 | 118 | 11.8:1 | |
| W.H. Kirk Middle School East Cleveland City School District | 06–08 | 194 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in East Cleveland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw High School East Cleveland City School District | 09–12 | 420 | 10.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in East Cleveland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Academy East Cleveland City School District | PK–PK | 70 | 11.7:1 | |
| T-Squared Honors Academy--North T-Squared Honors Academy--North · Charter | 09–10 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.1%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black95.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 East Cleveland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (932 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in East Cleveland
How many public schools are in East Cleveland, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in East Cleveland: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 932 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve East Cleveland?
Schools with an address in East Cleveland belong to 2 education agencies, led by East Cleveland City School District (5 schools), T-Squared Honors Academy--North (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in East Cleveland?
Shaw High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in East Cleveland, with 420 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in East Cleveland?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in East Cleveland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including T-Squared Honors Academy--North. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in East Cleveland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across East Cleveland public schools is 11.8:1, lower than the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in East Cleveland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities