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#3147 of 3,441 schools in OH
Focus North High School
High School · Focus North High School · Columbus, OH
A charter high school in Columbus, OH where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4807 Evanswood Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2021)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Focus North High School score 12% 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 11-year record (2011–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 13% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (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 21 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Focus North High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$53,430
Median home value
$210,600
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
40.5%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
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 North High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,674NCES 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 North High School is listed in Focus North High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Focus North High School
Focus North High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Focus North High School, serving approximately 191 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,147 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Focus North High School
What grades does Focus North High School serve?
Focus North High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Focus North High School?
Focus North High School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Focus North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Focus North High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Focus North High School rank in OH?
Focus North High School ranks #3,147 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Focus North High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Focus North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 North High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Focus North High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Focus North High School a charter school?
Yes, Focus North High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Focus North High School a Title I school?
No, Focus North High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 310-0430
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43229)
- 54,237
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 43229; 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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