Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center is a public magnet alternative school for students interested in an intensive academic and arts curriculum, located near Downtown Columbus, Ohio. This curriculum brings the study of arts and academics together through innovative activities.
Fort Hayes Career Center serves 110 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Hayes Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Hayes Career Center's student population of 110 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1976
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Hayes Career Center is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
27%
17%
White
62%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fort Hayes Career Center often compared to?
Fort Hayes Career Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Eastland Career Center by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Fort Hayes Career Center?
The graduation rate of Fort Hayes Career Center is 50%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 81%.
How many students attend Fort Hayes Career Center?
110 students attend Fort Hayes Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fort Hayes Career Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Hayes Career Center?
Fort Hayes Career Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Hayes Career Center offer ?
Fort Hayes Career Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Hayes Career Center part of?
Fort Hayes Career Center is part of Columbus City Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Fort Hayes Career Center located?
Fort Hayes Career Center is located in the Fort Hayes neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Fort Hayes.
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