Cleveland Municipal is a large urban school district in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, serving 33,998 students across 96 schools with 2,188 teachers. The district experienced a 3.7% enrollment decline from the prior year, reflecting broader demographic trends in the region.
Academic performance metrics show significant gaps relative to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 54.3% compared to the state average of 79.9%, while reading proficiency is 32.7% versus 65.9% statewide. The graduation rate of 76.5% falls substantially below the state average of 95.1%. Chronic absenteeism is notably high at 55.7%, which may correlate with academic outcomes.
The district serves a demographically distinct student population: all students (100%) qualify as economically disadvantaged, 61.4% identify as Black, 20.2% as Hispanic, 13.1% as White, and 1.5% as Asian. Additionally, 13.2% of students are English learners and 27.4% receive special education services.
Financially, Cleveland Municipal spends $12,052 per pupil, exceeding the state average of $8,239, with a total budget of $824.9 million. Revenue distribution reflects typical urban district patterns: 46.4% from state sources, 39.4% from local revenue, and 14.2% from federal funding. The student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1 aligns with state norms.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
33,998
Schools
96
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,052
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
54.3%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Ohio Report Card Star Rating
Star ratings range from 1 to 5 stars. Districts are rated on six components that measure different aspects of school performance.
Source: Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, Ohio School Report Cards, 2024-25 School Year