For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,478 students in Willoughby, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Willoughby, OH are Kirtland High School and South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willoughby, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Willoughby have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Willoughby, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Willoughby, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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 Willoughby, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Willoughby, OH include Kirtland High School and South High School.
How many public high schools are located in Willoughby?
3 public high schools are located in Willoughby.
What is the racial composition of students in Willoughby?
Willoughby public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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