Capital High School District

640 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223-2112
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Capital High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 76 students in Capital High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Capital High School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,540 Schools
# Students
76 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Capital High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 30-39% has increased from 15-19% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#772 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤20%
52%
<50%
60%
≤20%
63%
(21-22)
30-39%
86%
(2022-23)
100%
30.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.54
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
46%
17%
% White
42%
65%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,513 is higher than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 116% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,211 is higher than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 70% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,513
$17,380
Spending / Student
$20,211
$17,328

Best Capital High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capital High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 636-6775
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Capital High School District?
Capital High School District manages 1 public schools serving 76 students.
What is the rank of Capital High School District?
Capital High School District is ranked #648 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Capital High School District?
46% of Capital High School District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Capital High School District?
Capital High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Capital High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,211 is higher than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 70% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 30-39%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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