2024 Best Public High Schools in Ohio

• Indian Hill Exempted Village School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  170 reviews

Senior: Indian Hill High School is a moderate to small school, with about 150 students per graduating class. The academics are rigorous, and the school has many AP options. The school does a fantastic job with academic counseling, but doesn't make much information generally public. Due to this, high-achieving students tend to get the most out of the school, as they ask for resources that are not given to everyone. Therefore, for these students, Indian Hill High School is a great option. In addition to academic, Indian Hill High School has many extracurricular options in areas such as business, law, and theatre. Overall, the school gives great opportunities to develop students who are well-rounded, but still have a strong depth of knowledge in all subjects.... Read 170 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 648

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Dublin City Schools, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  279 reviews

Senior: Dublin Jerome High School has been a great experience for me! It is a very academically driven school that has definitely challenged me. They offer a myriad of different classes that can accommodate so many individual needs including their use of Emerald Campus, Tolles campus, AP classes, IB classes, honors classes, and CCP classes. Additionally, their athletics have been great for me personally. The culture and atmosphere here is also amazing.... Read 279 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,953

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Solon City School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  474 reviews

Freshman: As a freshman this year, I have had a blast! Solon High School offers an extensive choice of academics that fits each student to whatever they are comfortable with. The students and staff are extremely friendly and contribute to making the school environment a better place. So far, as a freshman, I have deeply appreciated my school for having such good resources and being student friendly. Not only are the academics one of the finest, but their choices of extracurricular activities are also top of the line. They offer students a variety of sports and there are loads of clubs that students can join according to a student's interest. Solon High School also offers one of the best fine arts pathways in the state. With all this said, I can't wait till next year!... Read 474 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,515

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Mason City School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  902 reviews

Senior: Hello! My name is Savannah Khosla and I will be discussing my overall experience at William Mason High School. Without a doubt, I have been extremely privileged to attend a high school that supports high achievements in academics, leadership roles, and actively engaging in activities outside of school. I had been on the bowling team for 2 years which I absolutely loved. I wouldn’t have thought I would have enjoyed it as much as I did. I also ran track and the team was super supportive and encouraging. I was privileged to have been able to take harder, more advanced courses to expand my mind and to push myself for ever greater success. I am very fortunate I was able to be apart of the CCP program (college credit plus) which allowed me to gain college experience and credit while being comfortable at my high school. I have made many friends through my high school years and excited to see where they go in the future. William Mason high school was an amazing school.... Read 902 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 3,460

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Sycamore Community School District, OH•

• 8-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  293 reviews

Alum: The best part about my high school experience was making memories with the people I grew up with from the same district and learning new things. When I really think about it, school was really fun for me and the activities, sports, teachers, and spirit will stick with me forever. Sycamore guided me to we’re I am now and I’m forever grateful. I hope to see more involvement in school spirit from the students as the years go by!... Read 293 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,620

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Cincinnati City School District, OH•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  613 reviews

Sophomore: Walnut Hills Highschool is a great place to learn and thrive. It is known for its outstanding academic scores as well as it's diversity. The students and staff are wonderful and very welcoming, and it feels like a 2nd home. Although there are some problems, students often disagree and that leads to fights . Also, many students feel like their mental health is being neglected, since there are not very many resources they can access. I would definitely love to see more resources become available so that the students of the school feel safe and seen! In addition, more clubs and acts of inclusivity would be a great addition as well.... Read 613 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,749

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Wyoming City Schools, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  141 reviews

Senior: Being at Wyoming High School was an enjoyable experience. I feel as if I received a very good education from the school. At times classes felt a little too challenging, and at other times it felt very easy. The students and teachers at Wyoming overall are very kind people. There's always a select few that aren't. The school is known for academics but sports is very prominent amongst the school and neighborhood. Certain sports, example being basketball and football, get a lot more attention from the school and community in comparison to other sports. There's a lot of resources for students to use to create. Our library has numerous tech items that are available to the students to use for any projects or simple interest they have in a certain field in the future.... Read 141 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 619

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Mariemont City Schools, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  93 reviews

Parent: The new high school is a state of the art learning facility. It finally matches the level of excellence the teachers have always provided students. My children are more prepared for college than their peers. The level of instruction and preparedness Mariemont High School is so high that my children were confident for the next steps. The number of caring staff members that helped my child through their journey make MHS a special place. There is something for every student, now that broadcasting and eSports are an option my son found a way to connect to his school. The experiential learning program they offer is next to none. The intersession week my son participated in helped him discover his path for after school. The internship was a remarkable experience.... Read 93 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 458

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Kettering, OH•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  153 reviews

Junior: Moving from notes and test learning to project and work based learning was challenging. Although this was a challenge, I am glad they encourage it entering middle school so you are not adjusting late. I enjoy the projects we do often and how they show what we learned in the classroom. Of course we still have test and quizzes for the required class, but being able to show physically what we learned helps me understand because I can apply it While their motto is "Accepting Culture for Everyone" the environment does not always show that. Simple things make me feel as if we are little kids. We don't have fun weeks, big homecomings, prom or big events. If they do put them on its not interactive or fun and no many people attend. I thought this would be a good change for me especially making the decision in elementary school but I do not feel that way anymore. I wanted to go through high school with the same nice events, sports and dances with a great education.... Read 153 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 726

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Bexley City School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  105 reviews

Alum: Overall, I would consider my experience at Bexley positive. Without Bexley, I wouldn't be who I am today. This school prepared me for college in ways I never expected. I fostered amazing study habits, great teacher relationships and a drive to learn. Socially, however, Bexley was not always the most inclusive and welcoming school. Kids were mean and held unaccountable, drama spread like wildfire, and entitlement was riddled throughout. While these negative experiences put a damper on school and my willingness to enjoy learning, I still think it was essential to my personal growth as of today.... Read 105 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 745

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Dublin City Schools, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  308 reviews

Senior: It was a delightful experience! The teachers and staff have been great to the students. All the students are incredibly friendly. The only thing Coffman lacks on is the diversity. Although we have many people from different places, people are treated differently based on race not on a bad way.... Read 308 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,871

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• New Albany-Plain Local School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  301 reviews

Senior: A typical student at New Albany will tell you numerous positive attributes of the school; I am no different. To start the campus is beautiful and designed to feel like a college with nature, well kept buildings, and great location. The wide variety of clubs and sports makes the school fun for everyone (I am on the lacrosse team and it has been nothing short of an amazing experience). I honestly can not say I have had a bad experience, but one thing I would change is the addition of home economics class to help prepare myself and other students for there future. I am forever grateful to the staff and students for creating a support system for me and my younger sisters!... Read 301 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,667

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Hudson City School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  341 reviews

Senior: Hudson High School has been an awesome place to go through so far! The amount of academic opportunity is second to none with complete, nurturing faculty support. There is opportunity to create, lead, and achieve at Hudson High School. Everyone is so supportive of each other and extremely successful. Teachers are very approachable and help anyone no matter if they are their student or not. Throughout Hudson City Schools I have always felt safe and welcoming!... Read 341 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,474

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Beachwood City School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  119 reviews

Senior: I have been enrolled in the Beachwood City School district for my entire life. I think that BHS offers an excellent education to all students. There are so many courses to choose from, and there are so many great teachers. The only downfall of BHS is its competitiveness. I often felt like I wasn't smart enough, even though I was an A/B student. That being said, the counselors here helped me work through that. I would highly recommend the Beachwood school district as a whole!... Read 119 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 594

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Olentangy Local School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  339 reviews

Senior: Olentangy High School is a very academically proficient school district with many of the smartest students in the Columbus area. However, merely going to this school will not guarantee you a good education. You get out what you put in. I've taken many easy classes and many difficult classes, and throughout I've found teachers who teach the AP and honors courses are the best. They are the most passionate about their subjects and are more flexible with student learning. I if you want to have a good experience at this school, I recommend getting involved as much as possible. Overall, I think Olentangy High School has been a transformative experience, but you will only get out what you put in.... Read 339 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,649

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Rocky River City School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  187 reviews

Senior: Rocky River High School satisfies all the experiences a student is looking for. The school's academics, extracurricular activates, social experiences, facilities, and resources are all above average. My experience with the criteria's have been satisfactory because they play together to prepare me for college, while not feeling too overwhelmed in the process. For example, I have talked with college freshmen that came out of Rocky River High School and they all talked on how they feel like college was what they expected because our high school prepared them well. I am certain my experience will be the same. In addition, our activates and social experience include everyone. Our community is very welcoming and as a Muslim wearing a headscarf I do not feel any discrimination or exclusion. The school is very safe with excellent classmates and teachers that make everyone feel welcome.... Read 187 reviews

• grade A

• Students 873

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Olentangy Local School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.58 out of 5  36 reviews

Junior: I absolutely LOVE Olentangy Berlin High School! We are a new school having only been open since 2018, yet we have already won Varsity Brands “Most Spirited High School” award in 2022! The culture within our walls is incredible! You’ll often hear both students and teachers alike saying “shoulder-to-shoulder” signifying that we are family. Every Friday nearly 100% of staff and students wear the school colors: double blue! Every student knows their “home” address (the school’s address). Our student section knows and abides by the conviction that “we cheer for our school, NOT against the other school,” so you will not never hear trash-talking at games or events from our Bears, but you will hear LOUD support for all our sports teams and clubs! Football players attend soccer games, cross country runners cheer at volleyball games - because we’re all one family and we support one another on! But the thing that I love most about my school is the pride we have, “Berlin pride…It’s Forever!”... Read 36 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,548

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Centerville City School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  396 reviews

Alum: Overall my experience at CHS was solid. I found the education system oftentimes daunting and not necessarily completely a showing of the necessities for college. For example the abolishment of exams, though very much a stress reliever it also gives that lack of preparation for what’s to come in further education. I found many teachers helpful on the other hand. I’d really like to give appreciation towards the teachers during the 2020-2021 year. Teaching basically two classes because of covid they had to endure arguably more than the students and I want to show my appreciation for that. That would conclude my overall opinion of my experience with CHS. Overall a very strong school in terms of academics!... Read 396 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,752

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Columbus, OH•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  118 reviews

Sophomore: Metro early college high school is something that will always hold a special place in my heart. From the friends I made, to the classes I had, it was truly amazing. Before I came here, I set very low expectations of myself. I just wanted to finish high school doing the bare minimum. That all changed when I came to Metro. There’s mastery system which seems intimidation at first but it really has helped me. Now I’m going into my sophomore year doing trigonometry. I’m so grateful with all of the opportunities that this school has provided me with. I don’t think that they should change anything... Read 118 reviews

• grade A

• Students 892

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Olentangy Local School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  314 reviews

Senior: Olentangy Liberty High School is very large, and with it you can meet many people. It is always strange walking the hallways and seeing people you didn’t even know existed everyday. I really enjoyed the large school and the school pride present. There are an array of classes and the teachers really care. However, I would like to see a change in the way the school deals with cases involving bullying. As of now, for Ana cation to be considered bullying, it must happen many times and the victim must say stop, or else it’s just harassment. This protocol puts the victims in more danger and pushes kids not to speak up about it because it heavily favors the bully. That would be a crucial change that would positively effect the school as a whole.... Read 314 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,934

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Ottawa Hills Local School District, OH•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  67 reviews

Senior: My experience has been very good at Ottawa Hills High School. While not being the strongest academic student at the school there are so many opportunities for help. There are tutors available at all times of the school day and after school as well. Also the teachers are very helpful. I am also feeling very prepared and ready to go to college as well. The school itself along with the classes are very challenging to help prepare you for what is to come after high school. As a student who is also duel enrolled at a college and high school, I am so pleased to say that the college classes that I am taking are easier than my high school classes. The safety of our school is also very good. There is usually always a police in our school throughout the day, or parked outside the school around the hours of pick up and drop off. There are always police patrolling the neighborhood all day and everyday. I am so thankful to be able to attend this school, it has truly prepared me for life.... Read 67 reviews

• grade A

• Students 528

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Aurora City School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  188 reviews

Parent: As a parent with a child attending Aurora High School, I have had a largely positive experience. One of the best parts has been the dedicated and experienced teaching staff who go above and beyond to ensure that students receive a quality education. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, allowing my child to explore their interests and develop new skills. The school’s strong sense of community is another highlight. Regular parent-teacher conferences and open communication channels have helped me stay involved in my child’s education. On the downside, there have been a few instances of communication gaps between the school and parents, particularly with regard to left behind student who achieved a lot but not recognised.. Additionally, while the school provides a good academic foundation, there’s room for improvement in terms of offering more advanced courses or specialised programs to cater to different learning styles and interests.... Read 188 reviews

• grade A

• Students 972

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  185 reviews

Alum: I was a transfer student and everyone couldn't have been nicer and in general more helpful. I loved the class options Chagrin had compared to other schools which made me and all my friends succeed more than we imagined. The only thing I think Chagrin lacks is diversity, but that is not necessarily the schools fault and more the districts.... Read 185 reviews

• grade A

• Students 656

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Olentangy Local School District, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  193 reviews

Senior: Although there are many positive aspects of being a student at Orange High School, there is no denying the negative side of the school. Many teachers and staff pick favorites and therefore treat students unfairly and unequally, not to mention the lack of dress code reinforcement. The number of girls I see wearing what can only be described as a bathing suit top is astounding to me. Orange claims to have zero tolerance for bullying, but in my case and the case of many others, that is not true. Either they are blind to it or purposefully ignore it to remain neutral. On a positive note, our school has a large amount of school spirit and pride, as well as a large variety of classes and clubs to choose from. No school is perfect, but I can say with certainty that Orange is working on its issues, and will hopefully become better in the coming years.... Read 193 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,935

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Oakwood Schools, OH•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  153 reviews

Senior: Oakwood is definitely the best school system in the Dayton area. The community is very involved and feels centered around the schools. It's not cheap to live in Oakwood, but everyone knows this and considers it worth it for the schools. The only thing that Oakwood does not rate well in is diversity. It is overwhelmingly white, privileged kids. That's the makeup of the entire community, however.... Read 153 reviews

• grade A

• Students 697

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1