East Technical High School or East Tech is a secondary school under the operation of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District in Cleveland, Ohio.
Serving 487 students in grades 9-12, East Technical High School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
East Technical High School's student population of 487 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Colors
Brown, Gold
School Rankings
East Technical High School 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 East Technical High School is 0.19, which is less 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
#2868 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
90%
17%
White
5%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cleveland Municipal School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Technical High School's ranking?
East Technical High School is ranked #2868 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are East Technical High School often compared to?
East Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Technical High School?
The graduation rate of East Technical High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Technical High School?
487 students attend East Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of East Technical High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Technical High School?
East Technical High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Technical High School offer ?
East Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Technical High School part of?
East Technical High School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is East Technical High School located?
East Technical High School is located in the Central neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 8 other public schools located in Central.
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