For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 special education public high schools serving 682 students in Ohio.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Ohio are Evolve Academy, Lighthouse School and The Autism Academy Of Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Ohio special education 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 Columbus Scioto 6-12, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Ohio (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evolve Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Desmond St
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
The Autism Academy Of Learning
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet 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: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #44.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet 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
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
State School For The Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5220 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1359
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1359
Grades: 7-12
| 76 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Autism Model School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Tremainsville Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 897-4400
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 897-4400
Grades: 3-12
| 95 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2951 S High St
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Westfield/robinson Achievement
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1075 Horace St
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4200
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Ohio?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Ohio include Evolve Academy, Lighthouse School and The Autism Academy Of Learning.
How many special education public high schools are located in Ohio?
8 special education public high schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio special education public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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