Serving 1,808 students in grades 9-12, Pickerington High School Central ranks in the top 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 43% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Pickerington High School Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Pickerington High School Central's student population of 1,808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
Pickerington High School Central ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickerington High School Central is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1370 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
38%
17%
White
43%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Pickerington High School Central is ranked #1370 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Pickerington High School Central often compared to?
Pickerington High School Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Pickerington High School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pickerington High School Central?
The graduation rate of Pickerington High School Central is 97%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pickerington High School Central?
1,808 students attend Pickerington High School Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pickerington High School Central students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickerington High School Central?
Pickerington High School Central has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pickerington High School Central offer ?
Pickerington High School Central offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pickerington High School Central part of?
Pickerington High School Central is part of Pickerington Local School District.
In what neighborhood is Pickerington High School Central located?
Pickerington High School Central is located in the South Columbus neighborhood of Pickerington, OH. There are 6 other public schools located in South Columbus.
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