Welcome

In its second century of educational leadership, the community of Shaker Heights is sought by families because of its outstanding schools and beautiful, welcoming neighborhoods.

The Shaker Heights City School District includes the city of Shaker Heights and a small portion of Cleveland near Shaker Square, encompassing about 7.5 square miles. The District is situated within a 15-minute drive from Cleveland’s University Circle, the home of world-class hospitals and museums, The Cleveland Orchestra, and Case Western Reserve University. Long known for the beauty of its neighborhoods and parklands, Shaker Heights is home to some 30,000 residents of diverse cultural backgrounds and is renowned for its commitment to educational excellence.

The District boasts more than 35,000 graduates worldwide, and more than 4,000 of them have returned to make their homes in Shaker Heights.