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Briggs High School

High School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH

A Columbus City Schools District high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2555 Briggs Rd, Columbus, OH 43223

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2021)
  • 71.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-35.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate71%
AP Participation3.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$22,308
Chronic Absenteeism79.9%

Students at Briggs High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 12% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Briggs 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

$45,902

Median home value

$113,600

Median rent

$1,063/mo

College educated

10.9%

Homeownership

45.2%

Poverty rate

31.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
7 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Franklin Heights High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.69–121.4 mi1,377Compare →
West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.89–121.7 mi773Compare →
Capital High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–122.0 mi84Compare →
Bridge Gate Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–122.4 mi218Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Columbus City Schools District

Schools in district
116
Rank in district
#110 of 114
District spending per student
$22,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Briggs High School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Briggs High School

Briggs High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 976 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,393 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Briggs High School

What grades does Briggs High School serve?

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

How many students attend Briggs High School?

Briggs High School has an enrollment of approximately 976 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Briggs High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Briggs High School rank in OH?

Briggs High School ranks #3,393 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Briggs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Briggs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Briggs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Briggs High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Briggs High School a charter school?

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

Is Briggs High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
976
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
79.9%
4-Year Graduation
71.0%
Area population (ZIP 43223)
27,427
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
33.5
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 43223; 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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