For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,973 students in 43204, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in 43204, OH are Columbus Preparatory Academy, Franklin Heights High School and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 43204 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 43204, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 43204 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Heights High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 43204, OH Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Grades: K-12
| 823 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Heights High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,377 students
Rank: #33.
West High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
179 S Powell Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5956
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5956
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
43204, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3042 Mckinley Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 995-1985
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
1122 N Hague Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-8275
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-8275
Grades: K-4
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 43204, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in 43204, OH include Columbus Preparatory Academy, Franklin Heights High School and West High School.
How many public high schools are located in 43204?
3 public high schools are located in 43204.
What is the racial composition of students in 43204?
43204 public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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