Below Average
#2777 of 3,441 schools in OH
Capital High School
High School · Capital High School · Columbus, OH
A charter high school in Columbus, OH where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
640 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Capital High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 10-year record (2012–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2019) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Capital 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Franklinton Prep High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Flex High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Capital High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Capital High School is listed in Capital High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capital High School
Capital High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Capital High School, serving approximately 84 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,777 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capital High School
What grades does Capital High School serve?
Capital High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Capital High School?
Capital High School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capital High School rank in OH?
Capital High School ranks #2,777 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Capital High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Capital High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Capital High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capital High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Capital High School a charter school?
Yes, Capital High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Capital High School a Title I school?
No, Capital High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 626-6775
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 43223)
- 27,427
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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, 2012-2019, multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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