Columbus Alternative High School Overview

Academic Indicators
National Rank
#1,170
College Readiness Index
28.5
Math Proficiency
4.0
Reading Proficiency
3.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
17:1
  • 09–12 Grades
  • 645 Students
  • 39 Teachers

Columbus Alternative High School
2632 MCGUFFEY RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43211

Phone: (614) 365-6006

District: Columbus City Schools

Overview

Columbus Alternative High School is ranked 49th within Ohio. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Columbus Alternative High School is 48 percent. The student body makeup is 38 percent male and 62 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 70 percent. Columbus Alternative High School is 1 of 21 high schools in the Columbus City Schools.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded Silver
National Rank
#1170
State Rank
#49

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment 645
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) 70%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) 38%
Full-Time Teachers 39

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP®/IB exams).

Proficient in Reading 89%
Proficient in Math 88%
College Readiness Index 28.5

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served 09 – 12
Setting Large City
Charter School No
Magnet School No
Receives Title I Funding Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools 21
Total Students 15,929
Proficient in Reading (district average) 71%
Proficient in Math (district average) 63%
College Readiness (district average) 10.6
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Data is based on the 2009-10 school year.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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Nearby Schools

Columbus Alternative High School is 1 of 21 schools in the Columbus City Schools.

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