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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mahoning County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public high schools serving 10,430 students in Mahoning County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mahoning County, OH are Canfield High School, South Range High School and Spartan Online Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahoning County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Mahoning County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Mahoning County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canfield High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Mahoning County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canfield High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Cardinal Dr
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 533-5507
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
South Range High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11300 Columbiana Canfield Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 549-2163
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Spartan Online Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7777 Glenwood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 726-3412
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Western Reserve High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13850 W Akron Canfield Rd
Berlin Center, OH 44401
(330) 547-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Poland Seminary High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3199 Dobbins Rd
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-7018
Gr: 7-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
West Branch High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14277 S Main St
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-2183
Gr: 8-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Jackson-milton High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13910 Mahoning Ave
North Jackson, OH 44451
(330) 538-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 W Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-7923
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Springfield High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11335 Youngstown Pittsburgh Rd
New Middletown, OH 44442
(330) 542-3626
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Boardman High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7777 Glenwood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Fitch High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4560 Falcon Dr
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 797-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Northeast Ohio Impact Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
436 Struthers Coitsville Rd
Lowellville, OH 44436
(330) 799-8239
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Valley Stem+me2 Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 N Palmyra Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 9-10 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Mckinley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 E Indiana Ave
Sebring, OH 44672
(330) 938-2963
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Struthers High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Euclid Ave
Struthers, OH 44471
(330) 750-1062
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
West Branch Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14277 S Main St
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-9324
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1717.
Lowellville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Rocket Place
Lowellville, OH 44436
(330) 536-8426
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
Liberty High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Leopard Way
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 759-2301
Gr: 7-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Memorial High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
280 6th St
Campbell, OH 44405
(330) 799-1515
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Youngstown Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3405 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-9070
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Chaney High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
731 S Hazelwood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-8822
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2323.
East High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
474 Bennington Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Mahoning Valley Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2026 South Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 702-7890
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2525.
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Shady Run Rd
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 228-8235
Gr: 8-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2626.
Wilson Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Gr: 4-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Choffin Career Center
Vocational School
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Gr: 11-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Mahoning Career & Technical
Vocational School
7300 N Palmyra Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 729-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mahoning County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mahoning County, OH include Canfield High School, South Range High School and Spartan Online Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Mahoning County?
30 public high schools are located in Mahoning County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahoning County?
Mahoning County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% 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 Mahoning County are often viewed compared to one another?

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