Columbus City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 118 public schools serving 45,337 students in Columbus City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Columbus City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Columbus City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.52
# American Indian Students
127 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,329 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,432 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
7%
# Black Students
23,588 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
52%
17%
# White Students
9,256 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
21%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
41 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,564 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,661
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
3,733
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,905
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,435
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,556
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,440
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,444
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,220
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,121
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,152
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,368
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,199
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,259
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,844
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,224 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,425 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Columbus City Schools School District?
Columbus City Schools School District manages 118 public schools serving 45,337 students.
What is the rank of Columbus City Schools School District?
Columbus City Schools School District is ranked #743 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus City Schools School District?
52% of Columbus City Schools School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus City Schools School District?
Columbus City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Columbus City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,425 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 118 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 45,337 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 78% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
