Flex High School Cleveland

Summary:

Flex High School Cleveland is a small public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Richmond Heights, Ohio, with a student population of just 132 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its small size, Flex High School Cleveland faces significant challenges. The school has extremely low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 0% in 2021-2022 to just 10.6% in 2023-2024, which is dramatically lower than the state average. Additionally, the school struggles with alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 96.2% in the 2023-2024 school year, over 30 percentage points higher than the state average. Academically, Flex High School Cleveland students perform poorly on state assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 27.3% in English II to 50% in American History in the 2023-2024 school year, all well below state averages. As a result, the school is ranked in the bottom 25% of Ohio high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Beachwood High School and Mayfield High School have significantly higher performance metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and overall school rankings. This highlights the stark contrast in educational outcomes between Flex High School Cleveland and higher-performing schools in the region, suggesting the need for comprehensive interventions and support to improve the school's performance and provide its students with a quality education.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

5222 Wilson Mills Rd
Richmond Heights, OH 44143-3017

(216) 310-9750

District: Flex High School Cleveland

SchoolDigger Rank:
687^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,372

Student/teacher ratio: 31.2

Number of students: 156

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.7%

Two or more races:

3.2%

White:

2.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flex High School Cleveland ranks worse than 79.5% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Flex High School Cleveland 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: African American (91.7%), two or more races (3.2%), White (2.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flex High School Cleveland is 31.2. (See more...)

Compare Flex High School Cleveland employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flex High School Cleveland is $9,372.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flex High School Cleveland:

SchoolDigger ranks Flex High School Cleveland 687^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Flex High School Cleveland in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Flex High School Cleveland:

SchoolDigger ranks Flex High School Cleveland 658^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Flex High School Cleveland

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Rank History for all students at Flex High School Cleveland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.10	680^th	867	21.6%
2024	16.17	687^th	864	20.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flex High School Cleveland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.73	604^th	805	25.0%
2024	21.51	653^rd	822	20.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Flex High School Cleveland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.27	775^th	813	4.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Flex High School Cleveland

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.36	213^th	323	34.1%
2024	31.86	206^th	318	35.2%

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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 Flex High School Cleveland

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	1	12	0	0	0	13
2022	2	62	0	0	0	64
2023	7	120	0	2	3	132
2024	4	143	1	3	5	156

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 Flex High School Cleveland

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	13	2.0	6.5	n/a
2022	64	3.5	18.2	n/a
2023	132	4.0	33.0	n/a
2024	156	5.0	31.2	n/a

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 Flex High School Cleveland

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	13	2.0	6.5	n/a
2022	64	3.5	18.2	n/a
2023	132	4.0	33.0	n/a
2024	156	5.0	31.2	n/a

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 Flex High School Cleveland

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$6,477
2023	$8,163
2024	$9,372

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (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 American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	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
Flex High School Cleveland	Public, Charter	9-12	5222 Wilson Mills Rd	Richmond Heights	44143	Cuyahoga County	Flex High School Cleveland	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(216) 310-9750	156	5	31.2		4 (2.6%)	143 (91.7%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	16.2	687^th of 864 public high schools	20.5%		18.1	680^th of 867 public high schools	21.6%	7	47.1	50.0	35.7	27.3			$9,372
Richmond Heights High School	Public	9-12	447 Richmond Rd	Richmond Heights	44143	Cuyahoga County	Richmond Heights Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 692-0094	299	18	16.5	44.8%	7 (2.3%)	261 (87.3%)	7 (2.3%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	36.7	577^th of 864 public high schools	33.2%		32.1	611^th of 867 public high schools	29.5%	34	63.1	67.2	59.7	56.8	23.7	16.1	$13,558
Brush High School	Public	9-12	4875 Glenlyn Rd	Lyndhurst	44124	Cuyahoga County	South Euclid-Lyndhurst City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(216) 691-2065	1,008	51	19.9	56.8%	114 (11.3%)	753 (74.7%)	9 (0.9%)	20 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (11.0%)	33.5	601^st of 864 public high schools	30.4%		30.5	620^th of 867 public high schools	28.5%	19	66.4	60.8	47.0	57.0	22.7	29.3	$16,376
Mayfield High School	Public	9-12	6116 Wilson Mills Rd	Cleveland	44143	Cuyahoga County	Mayfield City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 995-6900	1,574	80	19.6	28.7%	949 (60.3%)	354 (22.5%)	91 (5.8%)	94 (6.0%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (5.3%)	75	137^th of 864 public high schools	84.1%		69.3	201^st of 867 public high schools	76.8%	64	86.0	81.8	81.1	80.3	63.5	72.0	$15,687
Beachwood High School	Public	9-12	25100 Fairmount Blvd	Beachwood	44122	Cuyahoga County	Beachwood City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 831-2080	586	40	14.6	20.8%	294 (50.2%)	145 (24.7%)	21 (3.6%)	74 (12.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (8.2%)	76.9	109^th of 864 public high schools	87.4%		83.8	48^th of 867 public high schools	94.5%	61	92.9	82.8	72.3	90.2	70.1	70.3	$20,661
Tiger Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	14780 Superior Rd	Cleveland Heights	44118	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Heights-University Heights City	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(216) 320-2005	44	2	22.0		4 (9.1%)	36 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)								(n/a)							$4,376
Shaw High School	Public	9-12	15320 Euclid Ave	East Cleveland	44112	Cuyahoga County	East Cleveland City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 268-6500	441	42	10.5		1 (0.2%)	430 (97.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	15.8	689^th of 864 public high schools	20.3%		9.4	746^th of 867 public high schools	14.0%	57	57.3	48.5	32.6	27.4		11.1	$23,499
Ginn Academy	Public	9-12	655 E 162nd St	Cleveland	44110	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-8752	302	20	15.1		2 (0.7%)	294 (97.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	10.1	732^nd of 864 public high schools	15.3%		3.5	838^th of 867 public high schools	3.3%	106	34.6	47.9	35.8	21.0	0.0	14.5	$17,596
Euclid High School	Public	9-12	711 E 222nd St	Euclid	44123	Cuyahoga County	Euclid City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 797-7800	1,653	103	16.1		161 (9.7%)	1,346 (81.4%)	63 (3.8%)	11 (0.7%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (4.1%)	20.8	666^th of 864 public high schools	22.9%		20.3	668^th of 867 public high schools	23.0%	2	64.9	51.3	32.6	41.5	9.6	15.7	$14,821
Collinwood High School	Public	8-12	15210 Saint Clair Ave	Cleveland	44110	Cuyahoga County	Cleveland Municipal	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(216) 838-0500	282	17	17.0		5 (1.8%)	268 (95.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	6.7	777^th of 864 public high schools	10.1%		5.4	799^th of 867 public high schools	7.8%	22	39.4	28.6	21.1	25.0	4.4	5.8	$16,113

Frequently Asked Questions about Flex High School Cleveland

How many students attend Flex High School Cleveland?

In the 2023-24 school year, 156 students attended Flex High School Cleveland.

What is the racial makeup of Flex High School Cleveland?

Students at Flex High School Cleveland are 92% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% White, 2% Hispanic.

Is Flex High School Cleveland a good school?

Flex High School Cleveland ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Ohio high schools.

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