Below Average
#2670 of 3,441 schools in OH
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
School · Columbus Arts & Technology Academy · Columbus, OH
A charter school in Columbus, OH where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2255 Kimberly Pkwy E, Columbus, OH 43232
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Columbus Arts & Technology Academy 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$50,599
Median home value
$152,700
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43232; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastland Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Columbus Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Patriot Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 729 | Compare → |
| Mater Dei AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 2.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,145NCES 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.
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is listed in Columbus Arts & Technology Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is a public school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, serving approximately 455 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,670 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
What grades does Columbus Arts & Technology Academy serve?
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Columbus Arts & Technology Academy?
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus Arts & Technology Academy rank in OH?
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy ranks #2,670 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Columbus Arts & Technology Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy 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 Arts & Technology Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbus Arts & Technology Academy a charter school?
Yes, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Columbus Arts & Technology Academy a Title I school?
No, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.6%
- Phone
- (614) 577-0900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 43232)
- 46,844
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 43232; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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