For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 925 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Cleveland, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Downtown are Promise Academy, Cleveland High School For The Digital Arts and Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Cleveland, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 57% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Cleveland, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mc2 Stem High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 the neighborhood of Downtown, Cleveland, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Promise Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 E 13th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 443-0500
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 443-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Cleveland High School For The Digital Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Lakeside Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-0000
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-0000
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Lakeside Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-2500
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
Mc2 Stem High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Erieside Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8500
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Cleveland, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Cleveland, OH include Promise Academy, Cleveland High School For The Digital Arts and Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Cleveland?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Cleveland?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Cleveland public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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