Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438
Best Improved Public High Schools in Ohio (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public High Schools in Ohio (2026)

The most improved public high schools in Ohio are Allen East High School, Jackson Center High School and Tri-village High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 800 1,734 Avg. Improved Rank: 1,088

Most Improved Public High Schools in Ohio (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Allen East High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1734
(from 2,571 to 837)
Grades: 9-12
9105 Harding Hwy
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Rank: #22.
Jackson Center High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1729
(from 2,303 to 574)
Grades: 7-12
204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6149
Rank: #33.
Tri-village High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1570
(from 2,046 to 476)
Grades: 3-12
315 S Main St
New Madison, OH 45346
(937) 996-1511
Rank: #44.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1546
(from 2,619 to 1,073)
Grades: K-12
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Rank: #55.
Fairlawn High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1505
(from 2,303 to 798)
Grades: 6-12
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Rank: #66.
Green High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1381
(from 2,724 to 1,343)
Grades: 7-12
4057 Gallia Pike
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9150
Rank: #77.
Crestview High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1345
(from 1,764 to 419)
Grades: 9-12
531 E Tully St
Convoy, OH 45832
(419) 749-9100
Rank: #88.
New Knoxville High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1325
(from 1,963 to 638)
Grades: 9-12
345 N Main St
New Knoxville, OH 45871
(419) 753-2431
Rank: #99.
Rittman High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1304
(from 1,816 to 512)
Grades: 9-12
50 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7140
Rank: #1010.
Mohawk High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1285
(from 2,013 to 728)
Grades: 7-12
605 State Highway 231
Sycamore, OH 44882
(419) 927-6222
Rank: #1111.
Promise Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +1187
(from 3,245 to 2,058)
Grades: 9-12
1701 E 13th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 443-0500
Rank: #1212.
Shadyside High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1131
(from 2,619 to 1,488)
Grades: 7-12
3890 Lincoln Ave
Shadyside, OH 43947
(740) 676-3235
Rank: #1313.
Swanton Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1109
(from 1,660 to 551)
Grades: 5-9
101 Elton Pkwy
Swanton, OH 43558
(419) 826-4016
Rank: #1414.
Summit Academy Transition High School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +1087
(from 3,145 to 2,058)
Grades: 9-12
2521 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Rank: #1515.
Put-in-bay High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +1056
(from 3,113 to 2,057)
Grades: 7-12
548 Catawba Ave
Put In Bay, OH 43456
(419) 285-3614
Rank: #1616.
Eagle Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +1055
(from 3,113 to 2,058)
Grades: 9-12
3540 Seaman Rd
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 720-2003
Rank: #1717.
Holgate High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +950
(from 2,046 to 1,096)
Grades: 6-12
801 Joe E Brown Ave
Holgate, OH 43527
(419) 264-2521
Rank: #1818.
Indian Lake High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +943
(from 1,914 to 971)
Grades: 9-12
6210 State Route 235 N
Lewistown, OH 43333
(937) 686-8851
Rank: #1919.
Van Buren High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +942
(from 1,538 to 596)
Grades: 9-12
217 S Main St
Van Buren, OH 45889
(419) 299-3384
Rank: #2020.
Northmor High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +940
(from 2,258 to 1,318)
Grades: 7-12
7819 State Route 19
Galion, OH 44833
(419) 946-3946
Rank: #2121.
Mechanicsburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +933
(from 1,904 to 971)
Grades: 9-12
60 High St
Mechanicsburg, OH 43044
(937) 834-2453
Rank: #2222.
Franklin Monroe High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +929
(from 2,046 to 1,117)
Grades: 7-12
8591 Oakes Rd
Pitsburg, OH 45358
(937) 947-1207
Rank: #2323.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +924
(from 2,262 to 1,338)
Grades: K-12
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Rank: #2424.
North Woods Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +900
(from 2,931 to 2,031)
Grades: 9-12
1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Rank: #2525.
The School Of One
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +895
(from 3,456 to 2,561)
Grades: 8-12
3575 W 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-8850
Rank: #2626.
Steubenville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +884
(from 1,269 to 385)
Grades: 9-12
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-9741
Rank: #2727.
Riverside High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +873
(from 2,615 to 1,742)
Grades: 7-12
2096 County Road 24 S
De Graff, OH 43318
(937) 585-5981
Rank: #2828.
Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +870
(from 3,170 to 2,300)
Grades: 6-12
251 Erdiel Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 813-8592
Rank: #2929.
Fort Frye High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +849
(from 2,406 to 1,557)
Grades: 9-12
420 Fifth St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Rank: #3030.
Otsego High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +839
(from 1,541 to 702)
Grades: 9-12
18505 Tontogany Creek Rd Ste 2
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 823-4381
Rank: #3131.
Buckeye Local High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +832
(from 2,487 to 1,655)
Grades: 9-12
10692 State Route 150
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196
Rank: #3232.
Danbury High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +818
(from 1,948 to 1,130)
Grades: 9-12
9451 E Harbor Rd
Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
(419) 798-4037
Rank: #3333.
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +813
(from 3,113 to 2,300)
Grades: 9-12
464 S Hawkins Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 434-2343
Rank: #3434.
Lakota High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +811
(from 2,106 to 1,295)
Grades: 9-12
5200 County Road 13
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6620
Rank: #3535.
Toronto Jr. / Sr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +800
(from 2,615 to 1,815)
Grades: 6-12
1305 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2442
Show 100 more public schools in OH (out of 894 total schools)
Loading...

Recent Articles

Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (OH):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Ohio Top-Ranked Public Schools
Ohio Top-Ranked Public Schools
 The History of Public Schools in the United States
The History of Public Schools in the United States
The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights
The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated Insights
 15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025
15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025
 10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools

More Articles

Teaching
About Public Schools
Scholarships
Public School Policies
Evaluating Public Schools