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KIPP Columbus School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,084 students in KIPP Columbus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in KIPP Columbus School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,084 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
KIPP Columbus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 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 95% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#690 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
86%
17%
% White
2%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,233 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,758
$17,287
Spending / Student
$10,233
$17,235
Best KIPP Columbus School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Inspire Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Grades: K-12
| 2,084 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to KIPP Columbus School District?
KIPP Columbus School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,084 students.
What is the rank of KIPP Columbus School District?
KIPP Columbus School District is ranked #686 out of 918 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in KIPP Columbus School District?
86% of KIPP Columbus School District students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP Columbus School District?
KIPP Columbus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is KIPP Columbus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,233 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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