For the 2026 school year, there are 10 special education public high schools serving 898 students in Ohio.
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Ohio are Evolve Academy, Lighthouse School and The Autism Academy Of Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Ohio special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 36%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus Scioto 6-12, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Ohio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evolve Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Desmond St
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Gr: 8-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
The Autism Academy Of Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Arco Dr
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Gr: 3-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Gr: K-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Westfield/robinson Achievement
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4200
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4200
Gr: 5-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Autism Model School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Tremainsville Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 897-4400
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 897-4400
Gr: 4-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2951 S High St
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)
Special Education School
5028 Forest Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio School For The Deaf
Special Education School
500 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio State School For The Blind
Special Education School
5220 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public high schools in Ohio?
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Ohio include Evolve Academy, Lighthouse School and The Autism Academy Of Learning.
How many special education public high schools are located in Ohio?
10 special education public high schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio special education public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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