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Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus
High School · Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus · Columbus, OH
A charter high school in Columbus, OH where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
190 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus score 18% 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 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 13 points since 2018, reaching 18% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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 25 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$61,307
Median home value
$156,200
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 902 | Compare → |
| Columbus Downtown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 11–12 | 1.6 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Akili Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–10 | 1.7 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,850NCES 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 Southwestern Columbus is listed in Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus, serving approximately 397 students in grades 9th-12th with a 49.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,401 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus
What grades does Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus serve?
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus?
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus?
The student-teacher ratio at Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus is 49.6:1. 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 Southwestern Columbus rank in OH?
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus ranks #3,401 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus's MySchoolScout rating?
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus a charter school?
Yes, Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern 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 Southwestern Columbus a Title I school?
No, Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 49.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 545-2000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43207)
- 46,810
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 43207; 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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