Top Rankings
Columbus City Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 23 public high schools serving 13,847 students in Columbus City Schools. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Ohio.
Public High Schools in Columbus City Schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Public High School in Columbus City School have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus Alternative High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
116 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
46,249 Students
601,490 Students
# Teachers
2,759 Teachers
34,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Columbus City Schools, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#718 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
63%
Graduation Rate
75%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)65.4%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
20%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
51%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,658 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,323 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,187 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1,125 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,658
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,323
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Columbus City Schools Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Alternative High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2632 Mcguffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Centennial High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5491
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5491
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Whetstone High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4405 Scenic Dr
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Fort Hayes Arts And Academic High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6681
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6681
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Special Education Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Gr: 2-12 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Columbus Africentric Early College High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-8675
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-8675
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Northland High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1919 Northcliff Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5342
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5342
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Beechcroft High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Beechcroft Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5364
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5364
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Columbus International High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-4054
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-4054
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Briggs High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Briggs Rd
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-5915
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-5915
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
East High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6096
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6096
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Ridge High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4841 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5400
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
South High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Ann St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5541
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5541
Gr: 7-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Mifflin High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3245 Oak Spring St
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5466
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5466
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Eastmoor Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 S Weyant Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-6158
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-6158
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Marion-franklin High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1265 Koebel Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5432
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5432
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
West High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
179 S Powell Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5956
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5956
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2951 S High St
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Linden-mckinley Stem Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Duxberry Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5583
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5583
Gr: 7-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Independence High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5175 Refugee Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-5372
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-5372
Gr: 9-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Downtown High School
Vocational School
365 S 4th St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-2283
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-2283
Gr: 10-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
4841 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-8472
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-8472
Gr: 7-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Hayes Career Center
Vocational School
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6681
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6681
Gr: 10-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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