For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 11% (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 32%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Independence High School, with ≥95% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6001 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20566 Albion Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Alternative Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Grades: K-12
| 6,486 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
4 Summit Park Drive, Suite 350
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-10
| 45 students
Independence, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 East Dartmoor Ave
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
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).
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