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Flex High School
High School · Flex High School · Columbus, OH
A charter high school in Columbus, OH where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
567 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Flex High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2016–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 20% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Flex High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 80Very 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Franklinton High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Early College AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Franklinton Prep High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 226 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Flex High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,019NCES 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.
Flex High School is listed in Flex High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flex High School
Flex High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Flex High School, serving approximately 413 students in grades 9th-12th with a 51.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,246 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flex High School
What grades does Flex High School serve?
Flex High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Flex High School?
Flex High School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flex High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flex High School is 51.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flex High School rank in OH?
Flex High School ranks #3,246 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Flex High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Flex High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Flex High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flex High School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Flex High School a charter school?
Yes, Flex High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Flex High School a Title I school?
No, Flex High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 51.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 98.8%
- Phone
- (614) 610-9749
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- 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, 2017-2021, multi-year average, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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