For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 10,660 students in Lake County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, OH are Istem, Kirtland High School and Perry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Lake County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kirtland 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Istem
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Mentor Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3238
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 898-3238
Gr: 6-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Kirtland High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9150 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3366
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3366
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Perry High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Success Blvd
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-9300
Perry, OH 44081
(440) 259-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Mentor High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6477 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5300
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 974-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Jr/sr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
585 Riverside Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-3341
Gr: 8-12 | 1,578 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
South High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3647
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3647
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Wickliffe Upper School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Rockefeller Rd
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 810-8001
Wickliffe, OH 44092
(440) 810-8001
Gr: 7-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Madison High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Burns Rd
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2161
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
North High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34041 Stevens Blvd
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3666
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 975-3666
Gr: 9-12 | 1,231 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Fairport Harding High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
329 Vine St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 354-3592
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Harvey High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Walnut Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Auburn Vocational
Vocational School
8140 Auburn Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7542
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-7542
Gr: 10-12
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 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Career Institute
Vocational School
34343 Euclid Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-7085
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-7085
Gr: 11-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, OH include Istem, Kirtland High School and Perry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lake County?
16 public high schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lake County include: South High School vs. North High School, Fairport Harding High School vs. Riverside Jr/sr High School, North High School vs. South High School
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