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Early College Academy
High School · Early College Academy · Columbus, OH
A charter high school in Columbus, OH where students score 49 points below what's typical for similar communities.
137 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Early College Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 68 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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 20 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early College 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 88Very 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
$74,469
Median home value
$508,300
Median rent
$1,487/mo
College educated
71.5%
Homeownership
20.8%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akili Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–10 | 0.4 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Columbus Downtown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 11–12 | 0.4 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Flex High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 413 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Early College Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,915NCES 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.
Early College Academy is listed in Early College Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early College Academy
Early College Academy is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Early College Academy, serving approximately 123 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,427 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early College Academy
What grades does Early College Academy serve?
Early College Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early College Academy rank in OH?
Early College Academy ranks #3,427 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Early College Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Early College Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Early College Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Early College Academy a charter school?
Yes, Early College Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Early College Academy a Title I school?
No, Early College Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College Academy?
42.3% of students at Early College Academy 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
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 298-4742
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 43215)
- 16,999
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 43215; 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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