For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 891 students in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Near East Side are Special Education Center, East High School and The Academy For Urban Scholars. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 57% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 59%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
The Academy For Urban Scholars
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1808 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 545-9890
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 545-9890
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus, OH include Special Education Center, East High School and The Academy For Urban Scholars.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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