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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Columbus Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 68 public high schools serving 43,576 students in Columbus, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, OH are Upper Arlington High School, Bexley High School and Grandview Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, 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 47% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Columbus, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Upper Arlington High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Columbus, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Arlington High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1625 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,908 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Bexley High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
326 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Gr: 9-12 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Heights High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1587 W 3rd Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1499 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Upper Arlington Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1950 N Mallway Dr
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Worthington High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 W Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Metro Early College High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1929 Kenny Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Gr: 6-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Gahanna Lincoln High School - Ols
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,468 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Hamilton Township High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Columbus Alternative High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2632 Mcguffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
North Woods Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Summit Academy Transition High School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2521 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2655 Oakstone Dr
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Road To Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1634 Minnesota Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Gr: 9-11 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Inspire Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Gr: K-12 | 1,945 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Capital High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 636-6775
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Centennial High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5491
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2323.
Charles School At Ohio Dominican University
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 258-8588
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Whetstone High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4405 Scenic Dr
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2525.
Graham School The
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Whitehall Yearling High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
675 S Yearling Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2727.
Franklin Heights High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
137 E State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 298-4742
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Fort Hayes Arts And Academic High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6681
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Central High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
840 W State St
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Ohio Construction Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1725 Jetway Blvd
Columbus, OH 43219
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Special Education Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Gr: 2-12 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3333.
Franklinton High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
89 Avondale Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 427-1012
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3434.
Columbus Africentric Early College High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-8675
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2743 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0900
Gr: K-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbus, OH include Upper Arlington High School, Bexley High School and Grandview Heights High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbus?
70 public high schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 63% 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 Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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