Charter High Schools in Ohio
Ohio has 139 public charter schools offering high school grades (9–12) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 54 cities.
- Charter high schools
- 139
- Students at these schools
- 71,442
- Median students per teacher
- 17.8
- Virtual schools
- 18
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 139 of 139 schools; student–teacher ratios for 135; format for 139. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter high schools in Ohio by city
Columbus32
- Arts & College Preparatory Academy · 7–12
- Bridge Gate Community School · K–12
- Capital City Career Prep High School · 9–12
- Capital High School · 9–12
- Career Prep Virtual High School. Inc. · 9–12 · Virtual
- Central High School · 9–12
- Charles School at Ohio Dominican University · 9–12
- Columbus Arts & Technology Academy · K–12
- Columbus Preparatory Academy · K–12
- Early College Academy · 9–12
- Flex High School · 9–12
- Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus · 9–12
- Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus · 9–12
- Focus North High School · 9–12
- Franklinton High School · 9–12
- Franklinton Prep High School · 9–12
- Graham School The · 9–12
- Great River Connections Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Horizon Science Academy Columbus · 9–12
- KIPP Columbus · K–12
- Mason Run High School · 9–12
- North Woods Career Prep High School · 9–12
- Oakstone Community School · K–12
- Ohio Construction Academy · 9–12
- Patriot Preparatory Academy · K–12
- Road to Success Academy · 9–11
- Summit Academy Transition High School-Columbus · 9–12
- The Academy for Urban Scholars · 9–12
- Unity Academy · 9–11
- Westwood Preparatory Academy · K–12
- YB Columbus Community School · 9–12
- Zenith Academy · K–12
Cleveland11
- Cleveland Academy for Scholarship Technology and Leadership · 9–12
- Ginn-Thompson School for Girls · 6–10
- Horizon Science Acad Cleveland · 9–12
- Invictus High School · 9–12
- Lake Erie International High School · 9–12
- Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School · K–12
- Old Brook High School · 9–12
- Promise Academy · 9–12
- Regent High School · 9–12
- Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy · 9–12
- West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Scho · 9–12
Toledo10
- Autism Model School · 2–12
- Explorers Academy of Science and Technology · K–9
- Glass City Academy · 11
- Horizon Science Academy Toledo · K–12
- Maritime Academy of Toledo The · 6–12
- Northwest Ohio Classical Academy · K–12
- Skyway Career Prep High School · 9–12
- Summit Academy - Toledo · 1–12
- The Autism Academy Of Learning · 3–12
- Toledo School For The Arts · 6–12
Dayton9
- Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy · 9–12
- Dayton Business Technology High School · 9–12
- Dayton Career Tech High School · 9–12
- Dayton Early College Academy Inc · 9–12
- Engage High School · 9–12
- Gem City Career Prep High School · 9–12
- Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School · 6–12
- Liberty High School · 9–12
- Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton · 6–12
Akron6
- Akron Career Tech High School · 9–12
- AkroTech High School · 9–12
- Cascade Career Prep High School · 9–12
- Steel Academy · 9–12
- Summit Academy Secondary - Akron · 9–12
- Towpath Trail High School · 9–12
Canton3
- Canton Harbor High School · 9–12
- Stark High School · 9–12
- Summit Academy Secondary - Canton · 9–12
Independence3
- Alternative Education Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Gateway Online Academy of Ohio · 9–12 · Virtual
- Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio · 6–11 · Virtual
Lorain3
- Horizon Science Academy Lorain · K–12
- Lorain Preparatory High School · 9–12
- Steel City High School · 9–12
Maumee3
- Ohio Digital Learning School · 9–12 · Virtual
- Ohio Virtual Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Wildwood Environmental Academy · K–12
Mansfield2
- Cypress High School · 9–12
- GOAL Digital Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Marion2
- Buckeye Community School - Marion · 9–12
- TRECA Digital Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Ashland1
Canfield1
- The Unlimited Classroom dba Valley Virtual Remote Learning A · 6–12 · Virtual
Cardington1
- Tomorrow Center · 8–12
Castalia1
- Townsend Community School · 9–12
Chillicothe1
- Southern Ohio Career Academy · 9–12
Coshocton1
- Coshocton Opportunity School · 9–12
Cuyahoga Falls1
- Schnee Learning Center · 9–12
East Liverpool1
- Buckeye On-Line School for Success · K–12 · Virtual
Elyria1
Fairborn1
- Fairborn Digital Academy · 9–12 · Virtual
Findlay1
- Findlay Digital Academy · 9–12 · Virtual
Freeport1
- Lakeland Academy Community School · Pre-K–12
Fremont1
Kenton1
- Hardin Community School · 6–12
Lebanon1
- Greater Ohio Virtual School · 7–12 · Virtual
Lima1
London1
Middlefield1
- ACE Community Academy · 9–12
Mt Eaton1
New Philadelphia1
- Quaker Digital Academy · K–12 · Virtual
North Randall1
- Randall Park High School · 9–12
Ontario1
- Buckeye Community School · 9–12
Oregon1
- Eagle Learning Center · 9–12
Portsmouth1
- Sciotoville Community School · K–12
Richmond Heights1
- Flex High School Cleveland · 9–12
Rittman1
- Rittman Academy · 9–12
Salineville1
- Utica Shale Academy of Ohio · 7–12
Smithville1
- Liberty Preparatory School · 9–12
Strongsville1
Tiffin1
- North Central Academy · 8–12
Wapakoneta1
- Auglaize County Educational Academy · 7–12 · Virtual
Warrensville Heights1
- T2 Honors Academy · 7–12
Westerville1
Worthington1
- Ohio Connections Academy Inc · K–12 · Virtual
About this Ohio high school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps 9–12, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter high schools in Ohio: common questions
How many charter high schools are in Ohio?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 139 open public charter schools in Ohio offering at least one grade from 9–12, located in 54 cities.
How do I find charter high schools near me in Ohio?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the high grade-level filter.
Are charter high schools in Ohio free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter high schools in Ohio?
Federal records identify 18 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering high school grades in Ohio. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter high schools in Ohio?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.