Mayfield High School (Ohio)


Mayfield High School is a public high school located in Mayfield, Ohio, an eastern suburb of Cleveland. It is part of the Mayfield City School District. The school educates about 1,700 students on its campus. Mayfield High School offers students the opportunity to get a hands on learning experience in a variety of different career paths. It also provides students AP classes, and many honors classes.

History

The building for grades 8 and 9 opened in 1963, while one for grades 10, 11, and 12 opened in 1970. In 1972, the Excel TECC building was opened. The pool and field house was added in 1989 and the science wing was added in 1999. A multi-million-dollar renovation project began in 2011 and was completed in 2013.

Areas served

Mayfield High School educates students from Gates Mills, Highland Heights, Mayfield Heights, and Mayfield Village, the four communities which comprise the Mayfield City School District.

Academics

In addition to traditional course offerings, Mayfield High School offers classes in the program. Excel TECC is a two-year program that offers students a hands on experience with real world career fields. Students can choose between a number of programs including: nursing, computer science, cosmetology, early childhood education, auto cad, graphic design, construction, horticulture,Fire and E.M.S classes, automotive, college courses, and many more. Excel TECC also allows students to earn college credits after completion. Students can enroll into the Excel TECC program from any school that is part of the program. Mayfield also provides students a variety of Advanced Placement, honors, and special education classes.
Mayfield also has offers unique art programs like the program which helps educate K-3 students about different artists and art styles. Not only does Mayfield invest in its art program, but they also take pride in their music programs. Mayfield High School band also known as The Pride of Mayfield can be heard rehearsing their songs throughout the city of Mayfield on warm nights in the beginning of the school year.

Athletics

As of the 2015-2016 school year, Mayfield High School is a member of the Western Reserve Conference. Previously, it was part of the Northeast Ohio Conference, which was dissolved following the 2014-2015 school year. The school offers nearly a dozen sports each for boys and girls. Sports offered at Mayfield High School include: baseball, football, soccer, swimming, golf, hockey, tennis, volleyball, basketball, bowling, cross country, cheerleading, wrestling, track, and fast pitch.

Notable alumni