High Schools in Columbus City Schools District

The Columbus City Schools District operates 21 high schools serving students in grades 9-12. The district as a whole is ranked 688 out of 828 in Ohio and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement in providing quality education across its schools.

A few high schools stand out in the district. Columbus Alternative High School ranks 378 out of 855 Ohio high schools and is rated 3 stars, with significantly higher test scores compared to the district and state averages. Centennial High School and Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School also have higher test scores in several subjects than the district and state averages, despite being ranked lower overall. In contrast, the majority of high schools in the district struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes.

The data reveals disparities in resources and spending across the district's high schools, with per-student spending ranging from $9,338 to $16,917 and student-teacher ratios varying from 1.5 to 19.9. These disparities may contribute to the performance differences observed between schools and highlight the importance of ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students in the Columbus City Schools District.