Excellent
#99 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 14% of private schools
Highland Community Learning Center
School
5120 GODOWN RD, Columbus, OH 43220
Enrollment
61
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
61
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.0
Grades
1st – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Ohio private schools
#99 of 713
In Columbus
#9 of 38
public schools
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Highland Community Learning Center
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About Highland Community Learning Center
Highland Community Learning Center is a private school in Columbus, OH. Highland Community Learning Center serves approximately 61 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Highland Community Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 713 private schools in OH.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- OH avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 61 students, Highland Community Learning Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, Highland Community Learning Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Highland Community Learning Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Highland Community Learning Center compares to 224 public schools serving similar grades in Columbus, OH
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Highland Community Learning Center (this school) | 8.0 |
| Noble Academy-Columbus | 4.5 |
| Centennial High School | 4.6 |
| Winterset Elementary School | 6.3 |
| Gables Elementary School | 5.2 |
| Daniel Wright Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Ridgeview Middle School | 4.7 |
| Whetstone High School | 3.5 |
| Ecole Kenwood French Immersion | 8.1 |
| Indian Springs Elementary School | 7.9 |
| Great River Connections Academy | 5.2 |
| World Language Middle School | 5.2 |
| Colerain Elementary School | 4.9 |
| Brookside Elementary School | 8.2 |
| Cranbrook Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Clinton Elementary School | 8.6 |
| East Bridge Academy of Excellence | 4.6 |
| Graham School The | 5.4 |
| Focus North High School | 3.8 |
| Bluffsview Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Horizon Science Academy Columbus | 6.0 |
Showing 20 of 224 schools. View all schools in Columbus
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in OH
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
5120 GODOWN RD, Columbus, OH 43220
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Highland Community Learning Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Greensview Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Upper Arlington), which scores notably higher. Another option is TREE OF LIFE-INDIANOLA BRANCH CLINTONVILLE CAMPUS (rated 9.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Windermere Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Upper Arlington), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Columbus, see our Columbus schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 43220 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,090
Median Home Value
$463,200
Median Rent
$1,202/mo
Population
29,715
College Educated
63.4%
Homeownership
50.2%
Avg Commute
20.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Median Age
36.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Highland Community Learning Center
What grades does Highland Community Learning Center serve?
Highland Community Learning Center serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Highland Community Learning Center?
Highland Community Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Community Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Community Learning Center is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Highland Community Learning Center rank in OH?
Highland Community Learning Center ranks #99 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Highland Community Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Community Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Highland Community Learning Center a private school?
Yes, Highland Community Learning Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Highland Community Learning Center a religious school?
No, Highland Community Learning Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 210-0830
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