For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,065 students in Amherst, OH.
The top ranked public high school in Amherst, OH is Marion L Steele High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, OH public high school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public high schools.
Amherst, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marion L Steele High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Amherst, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion L Steele High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Washington St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4433
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4433
Grades: 9-12
| 1,065 students
Amherst, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
393 S Lake St
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 984-2496
Grades: 3-5
| 530 students
600 Shupe Ave
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4090
Amherst, OH 44001
(440) 988-4090
Grades: PK-1
| 549 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amherst, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Amherst, OH include Marion L Steele High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amherst?
1 public high schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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