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#1583 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 46% in state
Kipp Columbus
School · Kipp Columbus · Columbus, OH
A charter school in Columbus, OH where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2900 INSPIRE Dr, Columbus, OH 43224
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kipp Columbus score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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).
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Where Kipp Columbus 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$50,934
Median home value
$159,800
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43224; 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 | 2.6 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Zenith AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| The Columbus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Westwood Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 361 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Kipp Columbus
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,180NCES 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.
Kipp Columbus is listed in KIPP Columbus; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Columbus
Kipp Columbus is a public school in Columbus, OH, part of Kipp Columbus, serving approximately 2,084 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,583 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Columbus
What grades does Kipp Columbus serve?
Kipp Columbus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Kipp Columbus?
Kipp Columbus has an enrollment of approximately 2,084 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Columbus?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Columbus is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Columbus rank in OH?
Kipp Columbus ranks #1,583 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Kipp Columbus's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Columbus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Kipp Columbus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Columbus has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kipp Columbus a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Columbus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Columbus a Title I school?
No, Kipp Columbus is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,084
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 236
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (614) 263-6137
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 43224)
- 44,096
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 · 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 43224; 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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