High Academic Standards AND Careful Use of Tax Dollars
Our Bay Village community expects high academic standards and a judicious use of tax dollars. Our district delivers by performing in the top four in the county, top five in the region and 16th in the state – all while spending less per pupil than most in the area. This is a great return on investment!
Ohio Report Card 2024-25 (Performance Index Score)
Solon 112.8
Rocky River 111.1
Chagrin Falls 111.0
Bay Village 107.9
Orange106.8
Spending Per Student 2024-25
(Ohio Department of Education)
East Cleveland $25,400
Orange$24,529
Shaker Hts. $22,015
Warrensville $20,509
Beachwood $20,477
Chagrin Falls $19,845
Cuyahoga Hts. $19,731
Independence $18,355
Cleveland Hts. $18,008
Rocky River $16,542
Lakewood $16,228
Solon$16,022
Fairview Park 97.3
Mayfield96.4
Olmsted Falls 93.7
Lakewood 93.6
North Olmsted 87.0
Shaker Hts. 86.6
Berea 85.6
Parma 83.6
Brooklyn79.8
South Euclid 74.9
Cleveland Hts. 74.6
Warrensville 67.7
Richmond Hts. 66.5
Bedford65.4
Maple Hts. 62.8
Euclid 63.0
Garfield Hts. 60.7
Cleveland59.6
East Cleveland 52.5
Richmond Hts. $15,879
Westlake $15,789
South Euclid $15,583
Euclid$15,423
Bay Village $15,367
Brooklyn $15,313
Garfield Hts. $15,055 Cleveland $15,027
Fairview Park $14,609
Mayfield $14,731
Bedford$14,977
Strongsville $14,121
Brecksville $13,883
Maple Hts. $13,774 North Olmsted $13,030
COST SAVINGS
The district is constantly looking for ways to gain efficiencies and save money in operations. These highlights from Fiscal Year 2025 generated more than $1.1 million in savings and costs avoided.
•Early payoff of a 2012 bond debt issue.
• Vendor, curriculum and contract reviews led to renegotiated rates and reduced expenses.
•Energy and utility management initiatives decreased ongoing operating costs.
• Smarter purchasing and finance practices saved taxpayer dollars and staff time.
•Technology upgrades and workflow changes eliminated redundant systems and boosted productivity.
ACCOLADES
Here are just a few of Bay Village Schools' accomplishments:
•3 National Blue Ribbons
U.S. Dept. of Education
•Overall 5-Star District Rating
•Top 2% District in the State Ohio State Report Card
•Best Community for Music Education 23 years and counting
•Overall “A” District Rating
•#5 Best Teachers in Cleveland
•#9 Best School District in Cleveland Niche.com
