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Columbus Arts & Technology Academy vs. Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus

Should you attend Columbus Arts & Technology Academy or Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
2255 Kimberly Pkwy E
Columbus, OH 43232
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Columbus Arts & Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Total Students
455 students
672 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2878 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
#2440 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
29%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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60-79%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Columbus Arts & Technology Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Columbus Arts & Technology Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus by grade.
Kindergarten Students
60
24
Grade 1 Students
43
111
Grade 2 Students
37
86
Grade 3 Students
37
101
Grade 4 Students
33
65
Grade 5 Students
45
63
Grade 6 Students
38
90
Grade 7 Students
45
75
Grade 8 Students
33
57
Grade 9 Students
33
-
Grade 10 Students
22
-
Grade 11 Students
19
-
Grade 12 Students
10
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Black
80%
100%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
0.34
0.00
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
1%
(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbus Arts & Technology Academy School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2009-10 school year.
 
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