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#2372 of 3,441 schools in OH
Graham School the
High School · Graham School the · Columbus, OH
A charter high school in Columbus, OH where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3950 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Graham School the score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2018, to 20% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Graham School the 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$92,838
Median home value
$371,200
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43214; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonshine Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–9 | 0.8 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Bishop Watterson High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 933 | Compare → |
| Columbus International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Academy ColumbusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 624 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Graham School the
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $53,850NCES 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.
Graham School the is listed in Graham School The; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graham School the
Graham School the is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Graham School the, serving approximately 145 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,372 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graham School the
What grades does Graham School the serve?
Graham School the serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Graham School the?
Graham School the has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham School the?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham School the is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graham School the rank in OH?
Graham School the ranks #2,372 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Graham School the's MySchoolScout rating?
Graham School the has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Graham School the?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graham School the has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Graham School the a charter school?
Yes, Graham School the is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Graham School the a Title I school?
No, Graham School the is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graham School the?
66.2% of students at Graham School the 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
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.8%
- Phone
- (614) 262-1111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 43214)
- 26,420
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 43214; 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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