For the 2025 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, Columbus Preparatory Academy and Cornerstone Academy Community School. 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 23% (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 Arts & College Preparatory Academy, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10470 Winesburg Rd
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Grades: K-12
| 823 students
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Grades: K-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #44.
Dayton Early College Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1529 Brown St
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5780
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5780
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Grades: 7-12
| 461 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #99.
Toledo School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Grades: 6-12
| 745 students
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Akron Career Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1115 S Main St
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Black River Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Buckeye Community School - London
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
177 W High St
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
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
Grades: 10-12
| 43 students
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
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: #10 - 1810. - 18.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #1919.
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5025 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Grades: K-12
| 573 students
Rank: #2020.
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
Grades: 3-12
| 53 students
Rank: #2121.
Zanesville Community High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Moxahala Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5685
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5685
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #2222.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 E. Wilson Bridge Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Grades: K-12
| 5,305 students
Rank: #2323.
Sciotoville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Grades: K-12
| 389 students
Rank: #2424.
Wildwood Environmental Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1546 Dartford Rd
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 868-9885
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 868-9885
Grades: K-12
| 336 students
Rank: #2525.
Buckeye On-line School For Success
Charter School
(Math: 27% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 521 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Marion Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Mount Vernon Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 914-3050
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 914-3050
Grades: K-9
| 196 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
Grades: K-12
| 211 students
Rank: #2828.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #2929.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Grades: K-12
| 729 students
Rank: #3030.
Constellation Schools Parma Community
Charter School
(Math: 28% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 1,259 students
Rank: #3131.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Central High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 W State St
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
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
Grades: 9-11
| 75 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Stark High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste B
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
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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, Columbus Preparatory Academy and Cornerstone Academy Community School.
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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