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#274 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 8% in state

Bexley High School

High School · Bexley City · Columbus, OH

A Bexley City high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

372 Centab Dr, Columbus, OH 43203

  • Math 87% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation57.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$18,854
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Bexley High School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 87% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bexley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,090/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$44,099

Median home value

$282,100

Median rent

$930/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

32%

Poverty rate

41.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
57.2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Columbus School for GirlsPrivate · tuition9.2privatePK–120.5 mi497Compare →
St Charles Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8private9–121.0 mi395Compare →
Eastmoor AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.69–121.1 mi627Compare →
Mason Run High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.39–121.1 mi139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bexley City

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$18,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bexley High School is listed in Bexley City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bexley High School

Bexley High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Bexley City, serving approximately 768 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bexley High School

What grades does Bexley High School serve?

Bexley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bexley High School?

Bexley High School has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bexley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bexley High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bexley High School rank in OH?

Bexley High School ranks #274 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Bexley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bexley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bexley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bexley High School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bexley High School a charter school?

No, Bexley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bexley High School a Title I school?

No, Bexley High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bexley High School?

29.9% of students at Bexley High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
768
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 43203)
9,093
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
33.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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