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Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus

High School · Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus · Columbus, OH

A charter high school in Columbus, OH where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4480 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43232

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2021)
  • 47.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-5.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency8% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-39.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate47%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.6:1
District spending per student$17,151

Students at Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 62 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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 24 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 40Some 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

$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

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eastland Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified2.7K–120.3 mi320Compare →
Capital City Career Prep High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.19–120.7 mi133Compare →
Columbus Arts & Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.9K–120.9 mi455Compare →
Independence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.99–121.2 mi676Compare →

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.

Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$17,151NCES 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.

Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus is listed in Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus

Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus, serving approximately 221 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,411 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus

What grades does Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus serve?

Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus?

Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus?

The student-teacher ratio at Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus is 27.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus rank in OH?

Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus ranks #3,411 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus's MySchoolScout rating?

Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus a charter school?

Yes, Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus a Title I school?

No, Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
221
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
4-Year Graduation
47.0%
Area population (ZIP 43232)
46,844
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
33.4
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 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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