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Franklin Heights High School
High School · South-western City · Columbus, OH
A South-western City high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 Demorest Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 43% proficient (2021)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Franklin Heights High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Heights High School 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$59,158
Median home value
$170,900
Median rent
$1,206/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Gate Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Briggs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 976 | Compare → |
| West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Central Crossing High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,660 | Compare → |
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.
South-western City
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #30 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Heights High School is listed in South-Western City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Heights High School
Franklin Heights High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of South-western City, serving approximately 1,377 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,226 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Heights High School
What grades does Franklin Heights High School serve?
Franklin Heights High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Franklin Heights High School?
Franklin Heights High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Heights High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Heights High School rank in OH?
Franklin Heights High School ranks #3,226 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Franklin Heights High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Heights High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Franklin Heights High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Heights High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Franklin Heights High School a charter school?
No, Franklin Heights High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Heights High School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Heights High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Heights High School?
72.5% of students at Franklin Heights High School 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
- 1,377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (614) 801-3200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43204)
- 43,444
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 43204; 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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