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Mifflin 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.

3245 Oak Spring St, Columbus, OH 43219

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2021)
  • 62.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5 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 Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate62%
AP Participation3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$22,308
Chronic Absenteeism87%

Students at Mifflin 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

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
6%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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 Mifflin 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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

$51,860

Median home value

$173,600

Median rent

$1,191/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

39.9%

Poverty rate

26.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
10 boys'·5 girls'·17 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kipp ColumbusCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–121.1 mi2,084Compare →
Ohio Construction AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.99–122.1 mi117Compare →
Road to Success AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–122.6 mi62Compare →
The Columbus AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–122.7 mi1,081Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Columbus City Schools District

Schools in district
116
Rank in district
#106 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

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

About Mifflin High School

Mifflin High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 728 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,364 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mifflin High School

What grades does Mifflin High School serve?

Mifflin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mifflin High School?

Mifflin High School has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mifflin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mifflin High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mifflin High School rank in OH?

Mifflin High School ranks #3,364 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Mifflin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mifflin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Mifflin High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mifflin High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Mifflin High School a charter school?

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

Is Mifflin High School a Title I school?

No, Mifflin High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
728
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
87.0%
4-Year Graduation
62.0%
Area population (ZIP 43219)
32,537
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
31.3
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 43219; 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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