For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,143 students in 43203, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in 43203, OH are Bexley High School and The Academy For Urban Scholars. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 43203 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 43203, OH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 43203 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bexley High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 43203, OH Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bexley High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
326 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Grades: 9-12
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
The Academy For Urban Scholars
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1808 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 545-9890
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 545-9890
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
43203, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Grades: K-9
| 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
867 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-2300
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-2300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
720 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 291-0235
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 291-0235
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
720 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 252-3630
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 252-3630
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
474 N Monroe Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6124
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6124
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
United Preparatory Academy East (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31 N 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 586-1228
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 586-1228
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 43203, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in 43203, OH include Bexley High School and The Academy For Urban Scholars.
How many public high schools are located in 43203?
2 public high schools are located in 43203.
What is the racial composition of students in 43203?
43203 public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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