Columbus Downtown High School serves 50 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Downtown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbus Downtown High School's student population of 50 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbus Downtown High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
7%
Black
28%
17%
White
44%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbus Downtown High School often compared to?
Columbus Downtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastland Career Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Columbus Downtown High School?
50 students attend Columbus Downtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Columbus Downtown High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Downtown High School?
Columbus Downtown High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbus Downtown High School offer ?
Columbus Downtown High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Columbus Downtown High School part of?
Columbus Downtown High School is part of Columbus City Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbus Downtown High School located?
Columbus Downtown High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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