For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,775 students in Lima, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lima, OH are Shawnee High School, Elida High School and Bath High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lima, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Lima have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Lima, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shawnee 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 35% 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 Lima, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3333 Zurmehly Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8000
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Elida High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E North St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 338-6890
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 338-6890
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Bath High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0366
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0366
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Bath Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Perry High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 E Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2774
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2774
Gr: 7-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
West Central Learning Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Lima Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Apollo Career Center
Vocational School
3325 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-2908
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-2908
Gr: 7-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lima, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lima, OH include Shawnee High School, Elida High School and Bath High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lima?
8 public high schools are located in Lima.
What is the racial composition of students in Lima?
Lima public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lima are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lima include: Elida High School vs. Lima Senior High School, Lima Senior High School vs. Elida High School, Elida High School vs. Shawnee High School
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