Ranked seventh in Ohio high schools by U.S. News, Solon High School offers students in ninth through twelfth grades comprehensive and rigorous academic experience.
The high school, which earned the prestigious National Blue Ribbon award in 2019, is known for its outstanding faculty, innovative programming and its commitment to developing lifelong learners in an environment where “embracing diversity is our way of life.”
Just over 1,500 students attend Solon High School and participate in a wide variety of unique, state-recognized programs including foreign language clubs, pre-med society, politics and debate as well as film club, just to name a few. Solon High School also incorporates many academic teams including Science Olympiad, academic challenge, mock trial, speech and debate, Model United Nations, and Future Problem Solvers (FPS). The Solon High School speech and debate team is one of the best-performing in the state. With its most current title achieved in 2022, the team has 11 total state championships.
The Solon Comets maintain a robust athletics program and have captured many state titles including Girls’ Track in 2013 and 2014 and Boys’ Cross Country in 2016. Current athletic programs include football, soccer, cross county, golf and many more.
With dozens of state and nationally-recognized academic programs and opportunities, the sky is the limit when you’re a Solon Comet.
Solon High School
Public High School
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Grade 8-12
33600 Inwood Dr,
Solon, OH
Solon City School District
School Details
Head of School
Erin Short
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
91%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A
A+
A
B
C+
B+
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
700
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
89.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
261:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
52.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.1%
Black
17.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic
2.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#3
Best College Prep Public HS in Ohio
#3
Best Public HS in Ohio
#12
Best Public HS Teachers in Ohio
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University
756 Students
Miami University
337 Students
Ohio University
321 Students
University of Cincinnati
319 Students
Case Western Reserve University
292 Students
Kent State University
279 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
184 Students
Michigan State University
154 Students
Cleveland State University
150 Students
University of Pittsburgh
144 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
199 Students
Business
191 Students
Psychology
161 Students
Computer Science
144 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
134 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
82 Students
Nursing
81 Students
Chemistry
80 Students
Political Science and Government
77 Students
Engineering
69 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/18/2024
Great academic, music, and athletic programs. I feel well prepared for college in all three categories.
4/6/2024
Solon High School is a very diversified school so my son was exposed to mutliple cultures. It is a public school which is run like a private school as our taxes are slightly high in Solon compared to surrounding communities.
9/29/2023
Solon Alum. Solon prepared me for college--more than the majority of my college classmates. Great athletic program (though I can't say the same for some specific coaches). Tons of clubs and great music program if sports aren't your thing. Can be cliquey.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/16/2024
This school is one of the best schools in ohio, and it lives up to that name.
6/5/2022
The school purposefully hid diversity and inclusion materials being taught to the students from the parents. Parents contacted the high school principal and the superintendent asking to see these materials after they heard concerning comments from their children; both claimed that the materials were...
4/22/2021
school is not the greatest they over give work and expect for you to do it the next day also not very supportive
8/14/2016
Solon Schools are public schools. If you think that you are getting "quality" education at solon schools and the food that solon schools serve in their cafeterias is "healthy", then you should consider yourself as ignorant and brainwashed. Read the details.
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List Price Range
$228K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
38
Average Home Value
$509,754
Median Lot Size
19,166 Sq Ft
% Renters
18%
Average Household Income
$151,659
% of College Grads
61.8%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,678 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,335 - $1,695 per month
- Solon Park Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 639+ Sq Ft
- 34600 Park Dr E
- Solon, OH
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$1,395 - $3,590 per month
- Carrington Court - Seniors 55+
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 802+ Sq Ft
- 34500 Brookmeade Ct
- Solon, OH
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Parks in this Area
North Chagrin Reservation
Solon Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Solon Preserves Community Patio
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
ODNR Solon Woods State Nature Preserve
- Fishing
- Trails
- River
Solon Bicentennial Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Solon Veterans Memorial Park
- Trails
Avery Lake
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Donald Norman Payne Recreation Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
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Solon High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Solon, OH, in the Solon neighborhood, and is served by the Solon City School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 1,490 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 91% are proficient in reading. Solon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $509,754. Discover additional schools in the area, like Solon Virtual Learning Academy, Solon Middle School, St Rita School, and more. Learn more about what Solon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Solon High School.