Briggs High School is a four-year high school located on the southwest side of Columbus, Ohio. It is a part of Columbus City Schools. The building was built in 1974. Briggs' mascot and sports teams are known as the Bruins, and the school colors are purple and gold.
Serving 956 students in grades 9-12, Briggs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 956 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Briggs High School serves the southwest part of Columbus, OH, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Briggs High School's student population of 956 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
956 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Briggs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briggs High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2976 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
67%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Bruin Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briggs High School's ranking?
Briggs High School is ranked #2976 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Briggs High School often compared to?
Briggs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beechcroft High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Briggs High School?
The graduation rate of Briggs High School is 67%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Briggs High School?
956 students attend Briggs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Briggs High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Briggs High School?
Briggs High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Briggs High School offer ?
Briggs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Briggs High School part of?
Briggs High School is part of Columbus City Schools.
In what neighborhood is Briggs High School located?
Briggs High School is located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 23 other public schools located in Hilltop.
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