Excellent
#350 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 10% in state
High Point Elementary School
Elementary School · Gahanna-jefferson City · Gahanna, OH
A Gahanna-jefferson City elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 Venetian Way, Gahanna, OH 43230
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% proficient (2022)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at High Point Elementary School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 89% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High Point Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gahanna), 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
$92,271
Median home value
$282,800
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| St Matthew the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| The Columbus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gahanna-jefferson City
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
High Point Elementary School is listed in Gahanna-Jefferson City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Point Elementary School
High Point Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gahanna, OH, part of Gahanna-jefferson City, serving approximately 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #350 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Point Elementary School
What grades does High Point Elementary School serve?
High Point Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend High Point Elementary School?
High Point Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point Elementary School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Point Elementary School rank in OH?
High Point Elementary School ranks #350 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is High Point Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
High Point Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 High Point Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Point Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is High Point Elementary School a charter school?
No, High Point Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High Point Elementary School a Title I school?
No, High Point Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Point Elementary School?
13.5% of students at High Point Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (614) 478-5545
- Area population (ZIP 43230)
- 59,522
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 43230; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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