A Shaker Heights Schools education has never been better. You wouldn’t know it from the State Report Card. By Scott Stephens Photos by Kevin G. Reeves, except where noted Photo this page by Lewis Burrell For the Shaker Schools, these are the good old days. The District, a beacon of educational excellence for more than a century, continues to raise the bar for student success. Shaker’s graduation rate is on the rise, and the achievement gap among groups of students is narrowing. ACT and SAT scores remain significantly above state and national averages. Last year, Shaker grads were accepted at every Ivy League school. Shaker is one of just eight districts in North America to embed the prestigious International Baccalaureate at every grade level, and the District offers more advanced courses than any area school system. All elementary students are taught to speak Mandarin Chinese. Shaker students dominate competitions for the most elite scholarships, including Presidential, Gates Millennium, and National Merit scholarships. 54 SHAKERONLINE.COM | SPRING 2017
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