For the 2024 school year, there are 66 public high schools serving 37,437 students in Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus, OH are Bexley High School, Upper Arlington High School and Grandview Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Columbus, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Upper Arlington High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbus, OH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bexley High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
326 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Arlington High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1625 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #33.
Grandview Heights High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1587 W 3rd Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Hastings Ln
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Grades: 6-9
| 681 students
Rank: #55.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Grades: K-12
| 786 students
Rank: #66.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1499 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,416 students
Rank: #77.
Metro Early College High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1929 Kenny Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Grades: 6-12
| 892 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,342 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas Worthington High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6200
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,810 students
Rank: #1010.
Columbus Alternative High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2632 Mcguffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #1111.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Grades: 7-12
| 490 students
Rank: #1212.
Horizon Science Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Franklinton Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Chicago Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 653-7135
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 653-7135
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Road To Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1634 Minnesota Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Grades: 9-11
| 75 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Summit Transition High School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Yb Columbus Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1183 Essex Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #1717.
Hamilton Township High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
Rank: #1818.
Great River Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Olentangy River Rd Ste 43
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 368-1122
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 368-1122
Grades: K-12
| 1,529 students
Rank: #1919.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Rank: #2020.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Grades: K-12
| 718 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Capital City Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-9175
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-9175
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Focus Learning Of Southwest Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 Southwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 545-2000
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 545-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Ohio Construction Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Jetway Blvd
Columbus, OH 43219
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43219
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #2424.
Capital High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 626-6775
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 626-6775
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #2525.
State School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5220 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1359
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1359
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #2626.
Franklin Heights High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #2727.
Whetstone High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4405 Scenic Dr
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,011 students
Rank: #2828.
Whitehall Yearling High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
675 S Yearling Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5100
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 777 students
Rank: #2929.
Centennial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5491
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5491
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #3030.
Flex High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 S Gift St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 610-9749
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 610-9749
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #3131.
Kipp Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Inspire Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Grades: K-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #3232.
Fort Hayes Arts And Academic High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6681
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6681
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #3333.
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Kimberly Pkwy E
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0900
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0900
Grades: K-12
| 505 students
Rank: #3434.
Graham School The
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-1111
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
North Woods Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
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Columbus, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Urban Solutions (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1111 Windsor Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy Of Columbus (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
Academy Of New Media Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Achievepoint Career Academy - Columbus (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Bajim Village Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Grades: K-3
| 50 students
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Grades: 6-9
| 367 students
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
2740 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Grades: 4-12
| 89 students
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation (Closed 2008)
Charter School
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Buckeye Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Grades: 1
| 194 students
C.m. Grant Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Campbell School For Girls (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4176 Helenrose Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Grades: K-3
| 101 students
Chase Academy For Communication Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
City Prep Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Grades: 6-11
| 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Grades: K-9
| 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Columbus Bilingual Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Grades: K-7
| 176 students
Columbus Entrepreneurial Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
290 Brevoort Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Columbus, OH 43214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Grades: 6-12
| 827 students
Columbus International Prep (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2283 Sunbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 29645
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Crittenton Community School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1418 East Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Grades: 6-9
| 49 students
Crossroads Preparatory Academy - Columbus (Closed 2008)
Charter School
350 Columbus City Center Dr
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Grades: 6-9
| 80 students
1234 East Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Early Career Academy Ohio, The (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4717 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43232
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus, OH include Bexley High School, Upper Arlington High School and Grandview Heights High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbus, OH?
66 public high schools are located in Columbus, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus, OH?
Columbus, OH public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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