Columbus City Schools District

The Columbus City Schools District encompasses 117 schools, including 76 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, 21 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving a diverse student population in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Several schools stand out in the district, including Columbus Alternative High School, which has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 96.8% and is the highest-ranked high school in the district. Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School also has an exceptional 96.9% graduation rate. At the elementary/middle school level, Indianola Informal K-8 School and Clinton Elementary School demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates well above district and state averages.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic outcomes and other key metrics across the district, with some of the lowest-performing schools serving predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations. However, a few high-performing schools, like Columbus Alternative High School and Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School, are able to achieve strong results while serving diverse student bodies. Chronic absenteeism is also a major concern at some schools, with rates as high as 92.4%, likely contributing to poor academic outcomes.