Below Average
#2895 of 3,441 schools in OH
South High School
High School · Columbus City Schools District · Columbus, OH
A Columbus City Schools District high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1160 Ann St, Columbus, OH 43206
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South High School score 16% 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 17 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 South High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$74,421
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
47.7%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern ColumbusCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Akili Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–10 | 1.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Columbus Downtown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 11–12 | 1.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Columbus High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 440 | Compare → |
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #64 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
South High School is listed in Columbus City Schools District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South High School
South High School is a public high school in Columbus, OH, part of Columbus City Schools District, serving approximately 902 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,895 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South High School
What grades does South High School serve?
South High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend South High School?
South High School has an enrollment of approximately 902 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South High School rank in OH?
South High School ranks #2,895 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is South High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 South High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South High School a charter school?
No, South High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South High School a Title I school?
No, South High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 902
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.8%
- Phone
- (614) 365-5541
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43206)
- 22,026
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 43206; 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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