At a glance
Reported students
942
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
398
Garfield Heights High School: 942 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,151
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105.88
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Garfield Heights High School
Garfield Heights High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Garfield Heights. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Garfield Heights City Schools. NCES reports 942 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (83.3%) and multiracial (8.3%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Garfield Heights High School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 60 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.6%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Black83.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garfield Heights City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Garfield Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
541 reported students
William Foster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
398 reported students
Elmwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
374 reported students
Maple Leaf Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
326 reported students
Public schools near Garfield Heights High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore High School High · Charter · North Shore High School | 09–12 | 368 | 0.3 mi |
| Cuyahoga Hts High School High · Cuyahoga Heights Local | 09–12 | 250 | 1.4 mi |
| John Adams College & Career Academy High · Cleveland Municipal | 09–12 | 437 | 2 mi |
| Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy High · Charter · Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy | 09–12 | 65 | 2.2 mi |
| John F Kennedy High School High · Cleveland Municipal | 08–12 | 652 | 2.4 mi |
| Maple Heights High School High · Maple Heights City | 09–12 | 956 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Heights High School
What grades does Garfield Heights High School serve?
Garfield Heights High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Garfield Heights City Schools.
How many students attend Garfield Heights High School?
Garfield Heights High School reported 942 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,151 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Garfield Heights High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 942 students and 60 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Garfield Heights High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Garfield Heights High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garfield Heights City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Garfield Heights High School in?
Garfield Heights High School is part of Garfield Heights City Schools, based in Garfield Heights, OH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Garfield Heights High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Shore High School (0.3 mi), Cuyahoga Hts High School (1.4 mi), John Adams College & Career Academy (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.