For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 806 students in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shady Lane are Gahanna Lincoln High School - Ols and Patriot Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 57% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, 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 Patriot Preparatory Academy, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Shady Lane, Columbus, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gahanna Lincoln High School - Ols
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH include Gahanna Lincoln High School - Ols and Patriot Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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