Best Public High Schools in Independence, OH (2025-26)

Best Independence Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,909 students in Independence, OH.

The top ranked public high schools in Independence, OH are Independence High School, Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio and Alternative Education Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Independence, OH public high schools have an score of 12% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and score of 29% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Independence have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.

Independence, OH public high school have a of 30%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Independence High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Independence, OH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Independence High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
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Top 30%

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6001 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860

Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio

Charter School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 45-49%)
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20566 Albion Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982

Gr: K-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #33.

Alternative Education Academy

Charter School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
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4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099

Gr: K-12 | 6,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: n/an/a

Gateway Online Academy Of Ohio

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4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 539-8865

Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: n/an/a

The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy

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4 Summit Park Drive, Suite 350
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680

Gr: PK-12

Rank: n/an/a

Pathfinder Career Academy Of Ohio

Charter School

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4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035

Gr: 6-10 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Independence, Ohio

Independence, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Col John Glenn Elementary School (Closed 2013)

1300 East Dartmoor Ave
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420

Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Independence, OH?

The top ranked public high schools in Independence, OH include Independence High School, Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio and Alternative Education Academy.

How many public high schools are located in Independence?

6 public high schools are located in Independence.

What is the racial composition of students in Independence?

Independence public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).