Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5, High Point Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: High Point Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Columbus, OH, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
High Point Elementary School's student population of 555 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Point Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Point Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#110 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Point Elementary School's ranking?
High Point Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are High Point Elementary School often compared to?
High Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blacklick Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend High Point Elementary School?
555 students attend High Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of High Point Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Point Elementary School?
High Point Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does High Point Elementary School offer ?
High Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Point Elementary School part of?
High Point Elementary School is part of Gahanna-Jefferson City School District.
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