Shaker Hts Middle School

20600 Shaker Blvd
Shaker Heights, OH 44122

651 Students

Middle School 1st - 8th

School Overview

Shaker Heights Middle School, located at 20600 Shaker Blvd, serves as the central hub for students in grades 5 through 8 within the Shaker Heights City School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school operates within a district that emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. The facility is designed to support a transitional stage of education, providing a structured yet challenging environment that helps students bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigorous expectations of Shaker Heights High School.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the middle school is recognized for its robust extracurricular offerings, including athletics, performing arts, and various clubs that cater to a wide range of student interests. The school leverages its location in a historic, community-focused suburb to foster strong partnerships between families and educators. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Shaker Heights Middle School aims to cultivate critical thinkers and engaged citizens who are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

651

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shaker Hts Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	29
Black	296
Asian	20
Two or More	62

Black
296 (45.5 %)
White
244 (37.5 %)
Two or More
62 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
29 (4.5 %)
Asian
20 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shaker Heights City
Phone:	(216)295-4100
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 1 1

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 316

Grade 8 333