Serving 397 students in grades 9-12, Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus's student population of 397 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus 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 Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3080 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
31%
17%
White
51%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus's ranking?
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus is ranked #3080 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus?
The graduation rate of Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus is 25-29%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus?
397 students attend Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus?
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus offer ?
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus part of?
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus is part of Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus School District.
In what neighborhood is Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus located?
Focus Learning Academy Of Southwestern Columbus is located in the South Columbus neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 43 other public schools located in South Columbus.
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