Serving 202 students in grades 9-12, Focus North 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Focus North High School's student population of 202 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
School Rankings
Focus North 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 Focus North High School is 0.61, 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
#3045 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
8%
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Black
57%
17%
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White
21%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Graduation Rate
30-34%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
42%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Focus North High School's ranking?
Focus North High School is ranked #3045 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Focus North High School?
The graduation rate of Focus North High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Focus North High School?
202 students attend Focus North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Focus North High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Focus North High School?
Focus North High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Focus North High School offer ?
Focus North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Focus North High School part of?
Focus North High School is part of Focus North High School District.
In what neighborhood is Focus North High School located?
Focus North High School is located in the Northland neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 25 other public schools located in Northland.
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