For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,577 students in Sandusky, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Sandusky, OH are Perkins High School and Sandusky High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandusky, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Sandusky have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Sandusky, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perkins 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sandusky, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perkins High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3714 Campbell St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-1252
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-1252
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Sandusky High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2130a Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Grades: 9-12
| 994 students
Sandusky, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1215 Campbell St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Grades: K-6
| 201 students
2130b Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
910 W Madison St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
1918 Mills St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1230
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1230
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Sandusky Practical Nursing (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School Of Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4501 Venice Heights Blvd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sandusky, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Sandusky, OH include Perkins High School and Sandusky High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sandusky?
2 public high schools are located in Sandusky.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandusky?
Sandusky public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sandusky are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sandusky include: Sandusky High School vs. Perkins High School, Perkins High School vs. Sandusky High School
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