Central High School

840 W State St
Columbus, OH 43222
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Central 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 <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Central High School's student population of 114 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
114 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2412 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
8%
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Black
58%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
66%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
11-19%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Central High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central High School's ranking?
Central High School is ranked #2412 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Central High School often compared to?
Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central High School?
The graduation rate of Central High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Central High School?
114 students attend Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Central High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central High School?
Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central High School offer ?
Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central High School part of?
Central High School is part of Central High School District.
In what neighborhood is Central High School located?
Central High School is located in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 8 other public schools located in Franklinton.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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