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Marion-franklin High School

High School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH

A Columbus City Schools District high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1265 Koebel Rd, Columbus, OH 43207

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-35.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation3.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$22,308
Chronic Absenteeism81.6%

Students at Marion-franklin High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 12% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Marion-franklin 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

$61,307

Median home value

$156,200

Median rent

$1,115/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.1% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summit Academy Transition High School-columbusCharter · enrollment unverified4.29–120.2 mi38Compare →
Columbus Scioto 6-12Enrollment path unverified6.46–122.0 mi89Compare →
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern ColumbusCharter · enrollment unverified2.79–122.1 mi397Compare →
South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.57–122.2 mi902Compare →

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.

Columbus City Schools District

Schools in district
116
Rank in district
#109 of 114
District spending per student
$22,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marion-franklin High School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marion-franklin High School

Marion-franklin High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 450 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,377 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marion-franklin High School

What grades does Marion-franklin High School serve?

Marion-franklin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marion-franklin High School?

Marion-franklin High School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion-franklin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marion-franklin High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marion-franklin High School rank in OH?

Marion-franklin High School ranks #3,377 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Marion-franklin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marion-franklin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Marion-franklin High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion-franklin High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Marion-franklin High School a charter school?

No, Marion-franklin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marion-franklin High School a Title I school?

No, Marion-franklin High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
81.6%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 43207)
46,810
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
39.1
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 43207; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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