Garfield Heights High School

4900 Turney Rd
Garfield Heights, OH 44125

1,109 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Garfield Heights High School, located at 4900 Turney Road in Garfield Heights, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Garfield Heights City School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are heading to college, the military, or the workforce. As a hub for the local community, the high school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student-led clubs.

The school is deeply integrated into the Garfield Heights community, often acting as a focal point for local pride and school spirit. In recent years, the district has focused on modernizing its facilities and expanding its curriculum to include more career-technical education and advanced placement opportunities. By balancing traditional academic rigor with modern skill-building, Garfield Heights High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped to navigate the challenges of the 21st century while maintaining a connection to the values of their home community.

1,109

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Heights High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	44
Black	891
Asian	3
Two or More	60
American Indian	2

Black
891 (80.3 %)
White
109 (9.8 %)
Two or More
60 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
44 (4.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Garfield Heights City Schools
Phone:	(216)662-2800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 345

Grade 10 279

Grade 11 275

Grade 12 210