For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 8,575 students in Independence, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Independence, OH are Independence High School and Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate of 30%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
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 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Independence, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6001 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20566 Albion Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Online Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 539-8865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 539-8865
Gr: 9-12 | 1,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathfinder Career Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Gr: 6-11 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 and Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio.
How many public high schools are located in Independence?
5 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 34% (majority Black).
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