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#2691 of 3,441 schools in OH

Columbus Africentric Early College High School

High School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH

A Columbus City Schools District high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3223 Allegheny Ave, Columbus, OH 43209

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$22,308
Chronic Absenteeism88.8%

Students at Columbus Africentric Early College High School score 17% 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 Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 17% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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 Columbus Africentric Early College 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • 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

$88,155

Median home value

$373,500

Median rent

$1,105/mo

College educated

56.8%

Homeownership

56.4%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
7 boys'·5 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Eastmoor AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.69–121.2 mi627Compare →
Bexley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.89–121.3 mi768Compare →
Columbus School for GirlsPrivate · tuition9.2privatePK–121.4 mi497Compare →
Centennial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–12Not available741Compare →

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.

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

Columbus City Schools District

Schools in district
116
Rank in district
#51 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

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

About Columbus Africentric Early College High School

Columbus Africentric Early College High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 339 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,691 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Columbus Africentric Early College High School

What grades does Columbus Africentric Early College High School serve?

Columbus Africentric Early College High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Columbus Africentric Early College High School?

Columbus Africentric Early College High School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Africentric Early College High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Africentric Early College High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Columbus Africentric Early College High School rank in OH?

Columbus Africentric Early College High School ranks #2,691 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Columbus Africentric Early College High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Columbus Africentric Early College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Columbus Africentric Early College High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Africentric Early College High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Columbus Africentric Early College High School a charter school?

No, Columbus Africentric Early College High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Columbus Africentric Early College High School a Title I school?

No, Columbus Africentric Early College High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
88.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 43209)
28,431
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
38.7
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 43209; 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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