iSTEM

Summary:

iSTEM is a public high school located in Painesville, Ohio, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school has a strong academic performance, ranking among the top 54 high schools in Ohio for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

iSTEM consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, iSTEM had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in subjects like Science (8th grade: 73.5% vs. 62.1%), American Government (90% vs. 69.1%), American History (88.5% vs. 68.5%), and Biology (96.2% vs. 62.9%). The school has also maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, reaching 100% in the 2020-2021 school year and remaining above 89% in the subsequent years. When compared to nearby high schools, such as South High School and North High School, iSTEM stands out as a top-performing institution.

Despite the school's strong academic performance, iSTEM has experienced a rise in chronic absenteeism, from 9.7% in 2020-2021 to 25.5% in the 2023-2024 school year. This trend warrants further investigation to understand the underlying factors and implement strategies to address student attendance. Additionally, the relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at iSTEM (13.37% in 2022-2023) suggests that the school serves a more affluent student population compared to some of the nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. However, iSTEM is able to achieve high academic performance with relatively limited financial resources, as its spending per student ($5,084 in 2018-2019) is lower than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-12

1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077-9179

(440) 898-3238

District: iSTEM

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,881

Student/teacher ratio: 28.0

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.0%

Two or more races:

11.2%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details iSTEM ranks better than 68% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.71. (See more...)

Compare Details iSTEM ranks better than 93.8% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at iSTEM who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79%), two or more races (11.2%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at iSTEM is 28. (See more...)

Compare iSTEM employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at iSTEM is $8,881.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

iSTEM:

SchoolDigger ranks iSTEM 335^th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See iSTEM in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks iSTEM 54^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See iSTEM in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

iSTEM:

SchoolDigger ranks iSTEM 126^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for iSTEM

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Rank History for all middle school students at iSTEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.52	95^th	1048	90.9%
2024	69.71	335^th	1046	68.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at iSTEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	85.99	94^th	958	90.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at iSTEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.29	67^th	805	91.7%
2024	64.17	286^th	795	64.0%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for iSTEM

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Rank History for all high school students at iSTEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	84.95	17^th	836	98.0%
2021	79.45	71^st	819	91.3%
2022	85.06	27^th	836	96.8%
2023	82.70	61^st	867	93.0%
2024	82.52	54^th	864	93.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at iSTEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	81.14	46^th	751	93.9%
2019	84.34	47^th	781	94.0%
2021	64.97	251^st	775	67.6%
2022	69.95	217^th	794	72.7%
2023	87.69	37^th	813	95.4%
2024	75.10	171^st	798	78.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at iSTEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	86.22	21^st	763	97.2%
2019	91.65	13^th	792	98.4%
2021	82.15	83^rd	778	89.3%
2022	92.30	11^th	808	98.6%
2023	84.63	77^th	819	90.6%
2024	92.50	13^th	816	98.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at iSTEM

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	85.42	21^st	718	97.1%
2019	88.13	32^nd	739	95.7%
2021	76.86	116^th	727	84.0%
2022	81.03	98^th	749	86.9%
2023	83.27	84^th	756	88.9%
2024	92.08	12^th	754	98.4%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for iSTEM

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	40	1	0	0	0	2	43
2017	88	4	3	3	0	1	99
2018	131	2	4	8	0	4	149
2019	169	3	2	5	0	7	186
2020	172	6	3	7	0	8	196
2021	168	5	2	9	1	12	197
2022	149	2	1	5	1	16	174
2023	147	1	3	6	1	14	172
2024	177	7	3	11	1	25	224

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at iSTEM

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	43	4.0	10.7	0
2017	99	6.0	16.5	n/a
2018	149	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	186	8.0	23.2	n/a
2020	196	9.0	21.7	n/a
2021	197	9.0	21.8	n/a
2022	174	9.0	19.3	n/a
2023	172	7.0	24.5	13.4
2024	224	8.0	28.0	16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio iSTEM

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	43	4.0	10.7	0
2017	99	6.0	16.5	n/a
2018	149	0.0	n/a	n/a
2019	186	8.0	23.2	n/a
2020	196	9.0	21.7	n/a
2021	197	9.0	21.8	n/a
2022	174	9.0	19.3	n/a
2023	172	7.0	24.5	13.4
2024	224	8.0	28.0	16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for iSTEM

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$5,084
2022	$8,343
2023	$8,614
2024	$8,881

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on iSTEM

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 17^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 867 High schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (iSTEM)	98.5	96.6	1.9%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (iSTEM)	100	93.8	6.2%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (iSTEM)	96.7	87.5	9.2%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (iSTEM)	96.1	78.6	17.5%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (iSTEM)	81.8	78.1	3.7%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (iSTEM)	78.8	72.7	6.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	186	172	7.5%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	169	147	13%
Two or More Races	7	14	100%

Schools Near iSTEM

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)			Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
iSTEM	Public	6-12	1800 Mentor Ave	Painesville	44077	Lake County	iSTEM	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 898-3238	224	8	28.0	16.5%	177 (79.0%)	7 (3.1%)	11 (4.9%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.2%)	82.5	54^th of 864 public high schools	93.8%		82.7	61^st of 867 public high schools	93.0%	7	73.5	90.0	88.5	66.7	23.1	66.7	77.8	58.3	76.5	96.2	84.0	71.0	78.6	$8,881
Harvey Academy	Public, Virtual	10-12	200 W Walnut Ave	Painesville	44077	Lake County	Painesville City Local	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(440) 392-5180	2	0			2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Harvey High School	Public	9-12	200 W Walnut Ave	Painesville	44077	Lake County	Painesville City Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 392-5110	829	43	19.2		130 (15.7%)	140 (16.9%)	489 (59.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.2%)	14.7	699^th of 864 public high schools	19.1%		17.5	682^nd of 867 public high schools	21.3%	17		38.5	46.2							33.5	43.0	11.6	20.7	$10,978
Mentor High School	Public	9-12	6477 Center St	Mentor	44060	Lake County	Mentor Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 974-5300	2,318	113	20.4	29.8%	1,902 (82.1%)	149 (6.4%)	88 (3.8%)	65 (2.8%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	107 (4.6%)	74.1	148^th of 864 public high schools	82.9%		73	153^rd of 867 public high schools	82.4%	5		76.4	88.7							84.3	80.1	66.5	66.8	$14,967
Riverside Junior/Senior High School	Public	8-12	585 Riverside Dr	Painesville	44077	Lake County	Riverside Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 352-3341	1,682	77	21.9	30.0%	1,361 (80.9%)	55 (3.3%)	175 (10.4%)	11 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	77 (4.6%)	63.4	287^th of 864 public high schools	66.8%		65.6	267^th of 867 public high schools	69.2%	20	75.9	71.3	77.1			57.9			66.6	79.0	77.9	42.3	65.4	$12,139
Auburn Vocational	Public	10-12	8140 Auburn Rd	Painesville	44077	Lake County	Auburn	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 357-7542	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Fairport Harding High School	Public	6-12	329 Vine St	Fairport Harbor	44077	Lake County	Fairport Harbor Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 354-3592	336	18	18.6	53.6%	231 (68.8%)	16 (4.8%)	57 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.6%)	38.1	565^th of 864 public high schools	34.6%		32.4	609^th of 867 public high schools	29.8%	44	20.5	65.3	69.8	21.4	31.8	13.6	38.1	54.5	31.8	61.0	45.0	11.4	52.3	$11,766
Kirtland High School	Public	9-12	9150 Chillicothe Rd	Kirtland	44094	Lake County	Kirtland Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 256-3366	362	18	20.1	9.7%	341 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	81.9	61^st of 864 public high schools	92.9%		79.7	87^th of 867 public high schools	90.0%	26		95.6	95.6							92.5	88.8	62.7	70.9	$15,202
Chardon High School	Public	8-12	151 Chardon Ave	Chardon	44024	Geauga County	Chardon Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 285-4057	1,097	55	20.0	20.2%	1,016 (92.6%)	8 (0.7%)	41 (3.7%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.3%)	82.8	52^nd of 864 public high schools	94.0%		79.3	90^th of 867 public high schools	89.6%	38	89.7	89.6	85.1			78.4			77.4	83.2	84.9	71.6	93.3	$16,772
South High School	Public	9-12	4900 Shankland Rd	Willoughby	44094	Lake County	Willoughby-Eastlake City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 975-3647	1,038	60	17.3	38.8%	669 (64.5%)	248 (23.9%)	41 (3.9%)	24 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.4%)	50.6	452^nd of 864 public high schools	47.7%		52.4	437^th of 867 public high schools	49.6%	15		72.7	77.5							66.7	67.3	21.8	46.8	$12,111

Frequently Asked Questions about iSTEM

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How many students attend iSTEM?

In the 2023-24 school year, 224 students attended iSTEM.

What is the racial makeup of iSTEM?

Students at iSTEM are 79% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Is iSTEM a good school?

Yes. iSTEM ranks in the top 6.3% of Ohio high schools.

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