Public high schools in Ohio achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 57% (2024).
The public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Ohio is Akron Early College High School with ≥95%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 88%
95%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 91%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public High Schools in Ohio (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Akron Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
225 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Chagrin Falls High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
400 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247-2583
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247-2583
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Madeira High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
7465 Loannes Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 891-8222
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 891-8222
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Reynoldsburg High School 9x Impact
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9
6699 E Livingston Ave
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 501-4000
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 501-4000
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kenston High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 9-12
9500 Bainbridge Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9821
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9821
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Walnut Hills High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-12
3250 Victory Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-8400
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-8400
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
Crestview High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
44100 Crestview Rd Ste B
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-4744
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-4744
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
Cuyahoga Hts High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
4820 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5707
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5707
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
Grandview Heights High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1587 W 3rd Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
Granville High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
248 New Burg St
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-8105
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-8105
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
Mariemont High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1 Warrior Way
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7600
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7600
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
Marysville Stem Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
833 N Maple St
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-6100
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-6100
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
Miami East High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
3925 N State Route 589
Casstown, OH 45312
(937) 335-7070
Casstown, OH 45312
(937) 335-7070
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
Russia High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 7-12
100 School St
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 295-3454
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 295-3454
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
South Range High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
11300 Columbiana Canfield Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 549-2163
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 549-2163
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
Versailles High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
280 Marker Rd
Versailles, OH 45380
(937) 526-4427
Versailles, OH 45380
(937) 526-4427
Rank: #7 - 187. - 18.
Wyoming High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
106 Pendery Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7050
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7050
Rank: #1919.
Rocky River High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 9-12
20951 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6800
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Dublin Jerome High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
8300 Hyland Croy Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-7377
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-7377
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Highland High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
4150 Ridge Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Olentangy High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
675 Lewis Center Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4100
Lewis Center, OH 43035
(740) 657-4100
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Olentangy Liberty High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
3584 Home Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4200
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4200
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Perrysburg High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
13385 Roachton Rd
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 874-3181
Perrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 874-3181
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Solon High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
33600 Inwood Dr
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6230
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6230
Rank: #2626.
Marion Local High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 9-12
1901 State Route 716
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Aurora High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 9-12
109 W Pioneer Trl
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3501
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3501
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Dayton Regional Stem School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 6-12
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Ottawa Hills High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 7-12
2532 Evergreen Rd
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 534-5376
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 534-5376
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Avon High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 9-12
37545 Detroit Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6171
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6171
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Canfield High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 9-12
100 Cardinal Dr
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 533-5507
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 533-5507
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Hudson High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 9-12
2500 Hudson Aurora Rd
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 653-1416
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 653-1416
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Bexley High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
326 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Brecksville-broadview Heights High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
6380 Mill Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 740-4700
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 740-4700
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 2-12
2825 Alms Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
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