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Ohio high school students are assessed in English language arts, math, science and social studies via the Ohio's State Tests. To graduate, students must earn at least 20 credits in various subjects, learn economics and financial literacy, as well as take two or more semesters of fine arts, according to the Ohio Department of Education.

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Here are the Best Ohio High Schools

  1. Walnut Hills High School
  2. Bexley High School
  3. Madeira High School
  4. Solon High School
  5. Rocky River High School
  6. Oakwood High School
  7. Chagrin Falls High School
  8. Indian Hill High School
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  1. Walnut Hills High School

    Cincinnati, OH

    Cincinnati Public Schools

    Walnut Hills High School is ranked first within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Walnut Hills High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    83.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,847
    Enrollment 9-12

  2. Bexley High School

    Bexley, OH

    Bexley City

    Bexley High School is ranked second within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Bexley High School is 88%....Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    83.5
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    736
    Enrollment 9-12

  3. Madeira High School

    Cincinnati, OH

    Madeira City

    Madeira High School is ranked third within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Madeira High School is 79%....Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    71.1
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    444
    Enrollment 9-12

  5. Solon High School

    Solon, OH

    Solon City

    Solon High School is ranked fourth within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Solon High School is 70%. ...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    63.8
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,483
    Enrollment 9-12

  6. Rocky River High School

    Rocky River, OH

    Rocky River City

    Rocky River High School is ranked fifth within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Rocky River High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    57.8
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    855
    Enrollment 9-12

  7. Oakwood High School

    Dayton, OH

    Oakwood City

    Oakwood High School is ranked sixth within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Oakwood High School is 70%....Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    63.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    683
    Enrollment 9-12

  9. Chagrin Falls High School

    Chagrin Falls, OH

    Chagrin Falls Exempted Village

    Chagrin Falls High School is ranked seventh within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Chagrin Falls High...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    55.8
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    586
    Enrollment 9-12

  10. Indian Hill High School

    Cincinnati, OH

    Indian Hill Exempted Village

    Indian Hill High School is ranked eighth within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Indian Hill High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    73.7
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    662
    Enrollment 9-12

  11. Hudson High School

    Hudson, OH

    Hudson City

    Hudson High School is ranked ninth within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Hudson High School is 75%....Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    65.2
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,507
    Enrollment 9-12

  13. Dublin Jerome High School

    Dublin, OH

    Dublin City

    Dublin Jerome High School is ranked 10th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Dublin Jerome High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    56.3
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,944
    Enrollment 9-12

  14. Olentangy Liberty High School

    Powell, OH

    Olentangy Local

    Olentangy Liberty High School is ranked 11th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Olentangy Liberty...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    53.3
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,877
    Enrollment 9-12

  15. Wyoming High School

    Wyoming, OH

    Wyoming City

    Wyoming High School is ranked 12th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Wyoming High School is 83%....Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    70.7
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    600
    Enrollment 9-12

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  17. Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

    Broadview Heights, OH

    Brecksville-Broadview Heights City

    Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School is ranked 13th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Brecksville-Broadview...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    55.3
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,232
    Enrollment 9-12

  18. Olentangy High School

    Lewis Center, OH

    Olentangy Local

    Olentangy High School is ranked 14th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Olentangy High School is...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    53.3
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,688
    Enrollment 9-12

  19. Kenston High School

    Chagrin Falls, OH

    Kenston Local

    Kenston High School is ranked 15th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Kenston High School is 64%....Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    51.0
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    790
    Enrollment 9-12

  21. Columbus Alternative High School

    Columbus, OH

    Columbus City School District

    Columbus Alternative High School is ranked 16th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take International Baccalaureate coursework and exams. The IB participation rate at Columbus Alternative...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    72.8
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    758
    Enrollment 9-12

  22. Sycamore High School

    Cincinnati, OH

    Sycamore Community City

    Sycamore High School is ranked 17th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Sycamore High School is 57%....Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    52.5
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    1,637
    Enrollment 9-12

  23. William Mason High School

    Mason, OH

    Mason City

    William Mason High School is ranked 18th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at William Mason High School...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    55.4
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    3,414
    Enrollment 9-12

  25. Grandview Heights High School

    Columbus, OH

    Grandview Heights Schools

    Grandview Heights High School is ranked 19th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Grandview Heights...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    58.9
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    344
    Enrollment 9-12

  26. Aurora High School

    Aurora, OH

    Aurora City

    Aurora High School is ranked 20th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Aurora High School is 65%. ...Read More

    Graduation Rate
    > 95.0%
    Graduation Rate
    College Readiness
    54.2
    College Readiness
    Enrollment 9-12
    987
    Enrollment 9-12

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