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#3188 of 3,441 schools in OH
Columbus International 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.
4077 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbus International High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 17% in 2021, across a 11-year record (2011–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Columbus International 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$50,934
Median home value
$159,800
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43224; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis De Sales High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Academy ColumbusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Graham School theCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Sonshine Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 167 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Columbus City Schools District
- Schools in district
- 116
- Rank in district
- #90 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 International High School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus International High School
Columbus International High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 460 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,188 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus International High School
What grades does Columbus International High School serve?
Columbus International High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Columbus International High School?
Columbus International High School has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus International High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus International High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus International High School rank in OH?
Columbus International High School ranks #3,188 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Columbus International High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus International High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Columbus International High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus International High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Columbus International High School a charter school?
No, Columbus International High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus International High School a Title I school?
No, Columbus International High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.6%
- Phone
- (614) 365-4054
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43224)
- 44,096
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 43224; 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, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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