Best Central Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,412 students in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Central are East Technical High School, Invictus High School and Cleveland Academy For Scholarship Technology And Leadership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 57% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 38%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Technical High School, with 45-49% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Technical High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2439 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Invictus High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3122 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 539-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Cleveland Academy For Scholarship Technology And Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 583-5210
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH include East Technical High School, Invictus High School and Cleveland Academy For Scholarship Technology And Leadership.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland?
the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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