Serving 778 students in grades 9-12, Columbus Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 778 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Columbus Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Alternative High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Columbus Alternative High School's ranking?
Columbus Alternative High School is ranked #1669 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Columbus Alternative High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Columbus Alternative High School?
778 students attend Columbus Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Columbus Alternative High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Alternative High School?
Columbus Alternative High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbus Alternative High School offer ?
Columbus Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbus Alternative High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Columbus Alternative High School located?
Columbus Alternative High School is located in the North Linden neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 12 other public schools located in North Linden.
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The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Columbus Alternative High School is Kipp Columbus (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 778 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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