For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public high schools serving 41,858 students in Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus, OH are Upper Arlington High School, Bexley High School and Grandview Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Columbus, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Upper Arlington High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Arlington High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1625 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,895 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Bexley High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
326 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Heights High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1587 W 3rd Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1499 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,561 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Upper Arlington Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1619 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Worthington High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 W Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6200
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,738 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Metro Early College High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1929 Kenny Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Gr: 6-12 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Hamilton Township High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 8-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Columbus Alternative High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2632 Mcguffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
North Woods Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Summit Academy Transition High School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Gr: K-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 E. Wilson Bridge Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Gr: K-12 | 5,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1717.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Gr: K-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Road To Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1634 Minnesota Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Gr: 9-11 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Inspire Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Gr: K-12 | 2,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Capital High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 626-6775
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 626-6775
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Centennial High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5491
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5491
Gr: 9-12 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2323.
Charles School At Ohio Dominican University
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 258-8588
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 258-8588
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Whetstone High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4405 Scenic Dr
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2525.
Graham School The
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-1111
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2626.
Whitehall Yearling High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 S Yearling Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5100
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 417-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Franklin Heights High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,377 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2828.
Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
137 E State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 298-4742
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 298-4742
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Fort Hayes Arts And Academic High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6681
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6681
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
Eastland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2741 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 547-4493
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 547-4493
Gr: K-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Central High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
840 W State St
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Ohio Construction Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Jetway Blvd
Columbus, OH 43219
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43219
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Special Education Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Gr: PK-12 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3434.
Franklinton High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Avondale Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 427-1012
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 427-1012
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3535.
Columbus Africentric Early College High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-8675
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-8675
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Columbus, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Gr: K-3 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Gr: 6-9 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Gr: 4-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Gr: 1 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Gr: K-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Gr: K-3 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 98%
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Gr: 6-11 | 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Gr: K-7 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Columbus Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Gr: 6-12 | 827 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Po Box 29645
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1418 East Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Gr: 6-9 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
350 Columbus City Center Dr
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Gr: 6-9 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1234 East Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Gr: PK-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbus, OH include Upper Arlington High School, Bexley High School and Grandview Heights High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbus?
68 public high schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbus include: Focus Learning Academy Of Southeastern Columbus vs. Arts & College Preparatory Academy, Summit Academy Transition High School-columbus vs. Oakstone Community School, Worthington Kilbourne High School vs. Thomas Worthington High School
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