Serving 344 students in grades 9-12, Bard Early College Cleveland ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bard Early College Cleveland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Bard Early College Cleveland's student population of 344 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bard Early College Cleveland ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bard Early College Cleveland is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2299 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
40%
8%
Black
27%
17%
White
24%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bard Early College Cleveland's ranking?
Bard Early College Cleveland is ranked #2299 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bard Early College Cleveland?
The graduation rate of Bard Early College Cleveland is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bard Early College Cleveland?
344 students attend Bard Early College Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bard Early College Cleveland students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bard Early College Cleveland?
Bard Early College Cleveland has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bard Early College Cleveland offer ?
Bard Early College Cleveland offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bard Early College Cleveland part of?
Bard Early College Cleveland is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
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