Columbus City School District - Ohio (2025)

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Columbus City School District is a public school district located in COLUMBUS, OH. It has 45,338 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 19% of students are at least proficient in math and 31% in reading.

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(614) 365-5000

270 E STATE ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215

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About Columbus City School District...

  • AP Offered
  • Gifted Prog. Offered
  • IB Offered
  • Special Education
  • Ohio
  • Columbus

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Elementary Schools in Columbus City School District

  • gradeBClinton Elementary School
  • gradeB minusIndian Springs Elementary SchoolRating 3 out of 5 2 reviews
  • gradeC+Winterset Elementary School
  • gradeC+Indianola Informal School
  • gradeC+Alpine Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 1 review

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

31%

Percent Proficient - Math

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

19%

Average Graduation Rate

This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

78%

Average SAT

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

1080

405

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Average ACT

Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.

21

1,380

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Popular Colleges

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    The Ohio State University

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    Ohio University

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    Columbus State Community College

    1,382 Students

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    University of Cincinnati

    1,167 Students

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    Otterbein University

    941 Students

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    The University of Akron

    871 Students

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    Bowling Green State University

    816 Students

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    Cleveland State University

    668 Students

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    Miami University

    668 Students

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    Wright State University

    657 Students

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Students

Diversity

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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

45,338

Free or Reduced Lunch

This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.

55.3%

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.

16:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

$77,780

Teachers in First/Second Year

15.9%

Finances

Expenses Per Student

$15,698/ student

National

$12,239

Education Expenses

  • Instruction

    59%

  • Support Services

    37%

  • Other

    4%

Living in the Area

Warehouse District

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Median Household Income

$55,195

National

$75,149

Median Rent

$1,151

National

$1,268

Median Home Value

$989,290

National

$281,900

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