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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cleveland Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 76 public high schools serving 35,525 students in Cleveland, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cleveland, OH are Cuyahoga Hts High School, Orange High School and Mayfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Cleveland, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mayfield High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cleveland, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuyahoga Hts High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4820 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5707
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Orange High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8581
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1123 Som Center Rd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7801
Gr: 6-9 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Cleveland Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8250
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Cleveland School Of Science & Medicine
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6116 Wilson Mills Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(440) 995-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Fairview High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4507 W 213 Street
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Normandy High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,610 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Shaker Hts High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15911 Aldersyde Dr
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 295-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Berea-midpark Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Paula Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 767-8400
Gr: 5-9 | 1,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3845 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Flex High School Cleveland
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5222 Wilson Mills Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 625-3258
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Promise Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 E 13th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 443-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Cleveland School Of Architecture & Design
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2075 Stokes Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Cleveland School Of The Arts High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2064 Stearns Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Brooklyn High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8162
Gr: 8-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Valley Forge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9999 Independence Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,402 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Bard Early College Cleveland
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13501 Terminal Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Constellation Schools Parma Community
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7667 Day Dr Fl 1st
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 888-5490
Gr: K-12 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Clark School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 W 67th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7300
Gr: PK-9 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2280 Professor Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 965-0580
Gr: K-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
The School Of One
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3575 W 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-8850
Gr: 8-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Cleveland Heights High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13263 Cedar Rd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2424.
Denison
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3799 W 33rd St
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3250
Gr: PK-9 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2525.
Newton D Baker School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3690 W 159th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6650
Gr: PK-9 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2626.
Richmond Heights High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
447 Richmond Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 692-0094
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Cleveland High School For The Digital Arts
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Lakeside Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-0000
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Brush High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4875 Glenlyn Rd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 691-2065
Gr: 9-12 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Euclid Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17914 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 838-0700
Gr: PK-9 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Garrett Morgan School Of Engineering & Innovation
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Tremont Montessori School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2409 W 10th St
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 838-9850
Gr: PK-9 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3232.
Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Lakeside Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3333.
Rhodes College And Career Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Biddulph Ave
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-3050
Gr: 8-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3434.
Campus International High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Chester Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
Facing History High Schoolcharles Mooney
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3202 W 30th St
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cleveland, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cleveland, OH include Cuyahoga Hts High School, Orange High School and Mayfield Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Cleveland?
77 public high schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?

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