Best Springfield Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,059 students in Springfield, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Springfield, OH are Shawnee Middle School/high School, Northwestern Junior/senior High School and Kenton Ridge Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Springfield, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Global Impact Stem Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Springfield, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Middle School/high School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2402
Gr: 7-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5650 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Gr: 7-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 Montego Dr
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 390-1274
Gr: 6-12 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Global Impact Stem Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Limestone St Ste B
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-6600
Gr: 7-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Springfield High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Springfield School Of Innovation
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Cliff Park High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
821 N Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 342-3006
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Springfield City Online
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Community School - Springfield
Charter School
14 N Yellow Springs St
Springfield, OH 45504
(419) 967-4107
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield-clark County
Vocational School
1901 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-7368
Gr: 7-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Springfield, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Springfield, OH include Shawnee Middle School/high School, Northwestern Junior/senior High School and Kenton Ridge Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Springfield?
10 public high schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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