For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,909 students in 44131, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in 44131, OH are Independence High School, Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio and Alternative Education Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 44131 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 44131, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 44131 have a Graduation Rate of 30%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Independence High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 44131, OH Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6001 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Alternative Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Gr: K-12 | 6,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Online Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 539-8865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 539-8865
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
4 Summit Park Drive, Suite 350
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pathfinder Career Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Gr: 6-10 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
44131, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1300 East Dartmoor Ave
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 44131, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in 44131, OH include Independence High School, Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio and Alternative Education Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 44131?
6 public high schools are located in 44131.
What is the racial composition of students in 44131?
44131 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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