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Charles School at Ohio Dominican University
High School · Charles School at Ohio Dominican University · Columbus, OH
A charter high school in Columbus, OH where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3950 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Charles School at Ohio Dominican University score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 20% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles School at Ohio Dominican University 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$92,838
Median home value
$371,200
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43214; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden-mckinley Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| St Charles Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| The Academy for Urban ScholarsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Columbus School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 497 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,777NCES 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.
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is listed in Charles School at Ohio Dominican University; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles School at Ohio Dominican University
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Charles School at Ohio Dominican University, serving approximately 301 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,207 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles School at Ohio Dominican University
What grades does Charles School at Ohio Dominican University serve?
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Charles School at Ohio Dominican University?
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles School at Ohio Dominican University?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles School at Ohio Dominican University rank in OH?
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University ranks #3,207 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Charles School at Ohio Dominican University's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Charles School at Ohio Dominican University?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles School at Ohio Dominican University has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Charles School at Ohio Dominican University a charter school?
Yes, Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Charles School at Ohio Dominican University a Title I school?
No, Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles School at Ohio Dominican University?
80.4% of students at Charles School at Ohio Dominican University 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
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.8%
- Phone
- (614) 258-8588
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43214)
- 26,420
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 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 43214; 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
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