Briggs High School is a four-year high school located on the southwest side of Columbus, Ohio. It is a part of Columbus City Schools. The building was built in 1974. Briggs' mascot and sports teams are known as the Bruins, and the school colors are purple and gold.
Serving 976 students in grades 9-12, Briggs 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 976 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briggs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Briggs High School's student population of 976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
976 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Briggs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briggs High School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2976 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
26%
8%
Black
30%
17%
White
33%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
67%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bruin Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briggs High School's ranking?
Briggs High School is ranked #2976 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Briggs High School often compared to?
Briggs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beechcroft High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Briggs High School?
The graduation rate of Briggs High School is 67%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Briggs High School?
976 students attend Briggs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Briggs High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Briggs High School?
Briggs High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Briggs High School offer ?
Briggs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Briggs High School part of?
Briggs High School is part of Columbus City Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Briggs High School located?
Briggs High School is located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 23 other public schools located in Hilltop.
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