For the 2025-26 school year, there are 138 charter public high schools serving 66,695 students in Ohio.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Ohio are Beacon Hill Academy, Cornerstone Academy Community School and Columbus Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Ohio charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Zanesville Community 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Ohio (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10470 Winesburg Rd
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Gr: K-12 | 1,054 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Dayton Early College Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Brown St
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5780
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5780
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Rittman Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7401
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7401
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Everest High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Graham Rd
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 367-1980
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 367-1980
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3845 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Toledo School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Gr: 6-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5025 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Gr: K-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
North Woods Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Eagle Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3540 Seaman Rd
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 720-2003
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 720-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Flex High School Cleveland
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5222 Wilson Mills Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 310-9750
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 310-9750
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Liberty Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Gr: 10-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Priority High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Summit Academy Transition High School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
The Autism Academy Of Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Arco Dr
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Gr: 3-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Gr: K-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Wildwood Environmental Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1546 Dartford Rd
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 868-9885
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 868-9885
Gr: K-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Sciotoville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
Auglaize County Educational Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Dearbaugh Ave Ste 3
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-4572
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-4572
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2323.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 E. Wilson Bridge Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Gr: K-12 | 5,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
464 S Hawkins Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 434-2343
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 434-2343
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Erdiel Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 813-8592
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 813-8592
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Constellation Schools Parma Community
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7667 Day Dr Fl 1st
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 888-5490
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 888-5490
Gr: K-12 | 1,259 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2727.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Gr: K-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2828.
Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Salvia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-4000
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2929.
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1675 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45432
(513) 281-2316
Dayton, OH 45432
(513) 281-2316
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
Buckeye On-line School For Success
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
119 E Fifth St
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 385-1987
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 385-1987
Gr: K-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3131.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Road To Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1634 Minnesota Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Gr: 9-11 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Summit Academy Secondary - Canton
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 453-8547
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 453-8547
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3535.
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 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Ohio?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Ohio include Beacon Hill Academy, Cornerstone Academy Community School and Columbus Preparatory Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Ohio?
138 charter public high schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio charter public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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