Columbus Downtown High School

Columbus Downtown High School serves 52 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 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Columbus Downtown High School's student population of 52 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
52 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Columbus Downtown High School is 0.66, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
23%
8%
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Black
31%
17%
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White
44%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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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?
52 students attend Columbus Downtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Columbus Downtown High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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