District Overview
Garfield Heights City Schools is an open, traditional public school district located at 5640 Briarcliff Dr in Garfield Heights, Ohio. Set within a large suburban setting in the greater Cleveland metropolitan area, the non-charter district operates five schools and delivers a full spectrum of primary and secondary education spanning from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Currently, the district serves a total student body of 2,581 enrolled learners, comprising 1,317 male and 1,264 female students. The student population reflects a diverse community composition made up of 2,138 Black students, 254 students of two or more races, 164 White students, 15 Hispanic students, 5 Asian students, 3 American Indian students, and 2 Pacific Islander students.

Across its academic offerings, student enrollment spans early childhood to senior high school levels, starting with 89 prekindergarten children and 153 kindergarteners, and rising to a high school peak of 297 students in the tenth grade. To effectively guide and support its student population, Garfield Heights City Schools relies on a robust workforce totaling 1,232.34 full-time equivalent staff members. This organizational context includes 362.16 full-time equivalent teachers, 23.7 instructional aides, and 846.48 support staff full-time equivalents who maintain district operations and educational services. Parents, students, and researchers seeking further details about the district can reach out via phone at (216) 475-8100 or visit their official website at http://www.garfieldheightscityschools.com/.
5
Total Schools
2,581
Total Students
362.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Heights City Schools
Demographic Student Count
White164
Hispanic15
Black2,138
Asian5
Two or More254
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    2,138 (82.8%)
  • Two or More
    254 (9.8%)
  • White
    164 (6.4%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Garfield Heights City Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,581*
Teachers (FTE):362.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in Garfield Heights City Schools
Found 5 Schools