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
18:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
91%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
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C+
B+
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B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
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
25
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
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
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 Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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
741 Students
Miami University
335 Students
Ohio University
311 Students
Case Western Reserve University
302 Students
University of Cincinnati
299 Students
Kent State University
267 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
173 Students
Cleveland State University
149 Students
Michigan State University
142 Students
University of Pittsburgh
140 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
193 Students
Biology
189 Students
Psychology
161 Students
Computer Science
137 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
135 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
78 Students
Chemistry
77 Students
Nursing
76 Students
Political Science and Government
71 Students
Engineering
68 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/30/2024
I'm fine personally. I am content now. No changes. I have to fill the minimum 100 character limit now.
7/30/2024
Too competitive academically. Stressful to be at the top. Gets very toxic when competing for the best colleges and activities
5/18/2024
My best part was having a community of teachers and peers who encouraged me through everything. My worst was some of the teachers.
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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Map
Attendance Zone
About Solon
List Price Range
$131K - $756K
Homes For Sale
1
Average Home Value
$501,692
Median Lot Size
19,166 Sq Ft
% Renters
18%
Household Income
$151,659
% of College Grads
61.8%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,673 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,435 - $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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