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#2375 of 3,441 schools in OH
Central High School
High School · Central High School · Columbus, OH
A charter high school in Columbus, OH where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
840 W State St, Columbus, OH 43222
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Central High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2016, to 17% in 2019, across a 9-year record (2011–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2019)
Based on 13 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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 home value
$215,900
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
35.4%
Poverty rate
41.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43222; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Flex High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Franklinton Prep High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Capital High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 84 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Central High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,280NCES 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.
Central High School is listed in Central High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central High School
Central High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Central High School, serving approximately 114 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,375 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central High School
What grades does Central High School serve?
Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central High School rank in OH?
Central High School ranks #2,375 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Is Central High School a charter school?
Yes, Central High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Central High School a Title I school?
No, Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 362-7530
- Area population (ZIP 43222)
- 4,182
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 · 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.
- 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 43222; 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, 2011-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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