YB Columbus Community School

Summary:

YB Columbus Community School is a public charter high school in Columbus, Ohio, serving 208 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly African American student population and is part of the Columbus City Schools District, which is ranked 832 out of 839 districts in the state.

Despite being located in the same city, YB Columbus Community School stands in stark contrast to nearby schools like Columbus Downtown High School and Fort Hayes Career Center. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Ohio, with proficiency rates on state assessments ranging from 0% to 16.7%, compared to state averages of 39.8% to 72%. Additionally, the school has experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 94.6% to 98.9%, and alarmingly low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 18.4% to 40.9%, which is less than half the state average.

These persistent challenges suggest deep-rooted systemic issues that have plagued the school for over a decade. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and low graduation rates indicate that the school may be struggling to engage and retain its predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. While the reasons for these challenges are complex, the stark contrast in performance between YB Columbus Community School and the nearby schools highlights the need for a comprehensive review of the school's operations, resources, and strategies to address the educational disparities and better support the learning needs of its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1183 Essex Ave
Columbus, OH 43201-2925

(614) 291-0805

District: YB Columbus Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
860^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 23.1

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.6%

White:

10.1%

Two or more races:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details YB Columbus Community School ranks worse than 99.5% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.09. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of YB Columbus Community School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

YB Columbus Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks YB Columbus Community School 860^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See YB Columbus Community School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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YB Columbus Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks YB Columbus Community School 832^nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for YB Columbus Community School

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Rank History for all students at YB Columbus Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2008	17.98	687^th	767	10.4%
2009	0.09	785^th	791	0.8%
2010	0.15	810^th	819	1.1%
2011	0.80	802^nd	818	2.0%
2012	0.19	819^th	832	1.6%
2019	1.53	816^th	836	2.4%
2022	2.42	827^th	836	1.1%
2023	2.43	857^th	867	1.2%
2024	2.09	860^th	864	0.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at YB Columbus Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	1.78	760^th	779	2.4%
2022	0.93	769^th	773	0.5%
2023	1.28	801^st	805	0.5%
2024	0.30	822^nd	822	0.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at YB Columbus Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.71	21^st	24	12.5%

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Rank History for Female students at YB Columbus Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	0.15	793^rd	794	0.1%
2023	0.34	811^th	813	0.2%

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Rank History for Male students at YB Columbus Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	0.82	804^th	808	0.5%
2023	0.96	814^th	819	0.6%
2024	1.07	810^th	816	0.7%

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Rank History for African American students at YB Columbus Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	3.98	304^th	306	0.7%
2023	4.84	320^th	323	0.9%
2024	2.85	318^th	318	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for YB Columbus Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	0	40	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	41
2003	0	40	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	41
2004	11	68	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	2	85
2005	11	58	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	73
2006	6	31	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	38
2007	2	68	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	72
2008	3	122	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	7	135
2009	5	144	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	7	161
2010	8	145	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	4	162
2011	17	244	3	4	1	0	6	0	275
2012	15	248	2	3	1	0	6	0	275
2013	14	228	2	4	0	0	4	0	252
2014	17	214	2	5	0	0	3	0	241
2015	9	179	0	3	1	0	2	0	194
2016	9	192	0	4	1	0	3	0	209
2017	5	175	0	2	0	0	5	0	187
2018	4	71	0	0	0	0	3	0	78
2019	24	90	1	2	0	0	3	0	120
2020	12	112	0	4	0	1	16	0	145
2021	18	131	2	7	0	0	13	0	171
2022	21	167	0	8	0	0	16	0	212
2023	21	151	1	14	1	0	20	0	208

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at YB Columbus Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	41	4.0	10.3	n/a
2003	41	4.0	10.3	n/a
2004	85	5.0	17.0	n/a
2005	73	5.0	14.6	0
2006	38	5.4	7.0	0
2007	72	2.0	36.0	0
2008	135	5.0	27.0	n/a
2009	161	7.0	23.0	38.3
2010	162	8.0	20.2	48.1
2011	275	10.0	27.5	74.2
2012	275	10.0	27.5	48
2013	252	9.0	28.0	45.2
2014	241	10.0	24.1	83
2015	194	n/a	n/a	100
2016	209	9.0	23.2	95.7
2017	187	5.0	37.4	n/a
2018	78	7.2	10.7	n/a
2019	120	7.5	16.0	n/a
2020	145	10.4	13.8	62.8
2021	171	8.0	21.3	n/a
2022	212	8.0	26.5	n/a
2023	208	9.0	23.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio YB Columbus Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	41	4.0	10.3	n/a
2003	41	4.0	10.3	n/a
2004	85	5.0	17.0	n/a
2005	73	5.0	14.6	0
2006	38	5.4	7.0	0
2007	72	2.0	36.0	0
2008	135	5.0	27.0	n/a
2009	161	7.0	23.0	38.3
2010	162	8.0	20.2	48.1
2011	275	10.0	27.5	74.2
2012	275	10.0	27.5	48
2013	252	9.0	28.0	45.2
2014	241	10.0	24.1	83
2015	194	n/a	n/a	100
2016	209	9.0	23.2	95.7
2017	187	5.0	37.4	n/a
2018	78	7.2	10.7	n/a
2019	120	7.5	16.0	n/a
2020	145	10.4	13.8	62.8
2021	171	8.0	21.3	n/a
2022	212	8.0	26.5	n/a
2023	208	9.0	23.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for YB Columbus Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$11,558
2023	$13,167

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on YB Columbus Community School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 816^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 857^th of 867 High schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (YB Columbus Community School)	20	12.8	7.2%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course English II (YB Columbus Community School)	20	3.3	16.7%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	120	208	73.3%
African American	90	151	67.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	2	14	600%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	21	12.5%
Two or More Races	3	20	566.7%

Schools Near YB Columbus Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)		Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)		Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
YB Columbus Community School	Public, Charter	9-12	1183 Essex Ave	Columbus	43201	Franklin County	YB Columbus Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 291-0805	208	9	23.1		21 (10.1%)	151 (72.6%)	14 (6.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.6%)	2.1	860^th of 864 public high schools	0.5%		2.4	857^th of 867 public high schools	1.2%	3		9.5	5.4					2.6	0.0	0.0	3.6	$13,167
Fort Hayes Career Center	Public	10-12	546 Jack Gibbs Blvd	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 365-6681	117	29	4.0		63 (53.8%)	35 (29.9%)	14 (12.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School	Public	9-12	546 Jack Gibbs Blvd	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6681	718	37	19.4		114 (15.9%)	482 (67.1%)	64 (8.9%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.3%)	23.2	650^th of 864 public high schools	24.8%		19.1	673^rd of 867 public high schools	22.4%	23		51.3	56.1					45.8	53.2	7.7	13.8	$17,075
Linden-McKinley STEM Academy	Public	7-12	1320 Duxberry Ave	Columbus	43211	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5583	776	43	18.0		55 (7.1%)	571 (73.6%)	97 (12.5%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.1%)	6.4	782^nd of 864 public high schools	9.5%		5.5	797^th of 867 public high schools	8.1%	15	16.3	46.9	29.5	7.2	8.6	21.6	6.1	12.0	14.3	1.1	5.1	$13,855
Early College Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	137 E State St	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Early College Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 298-4742	129	5	28.6	39.5%	6 (4.7%)	96 (74.4%)	26 (20.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.5	838^th of 864 public high schools	3.0%		5	806^th of 867 public high schools	7.0%	32		28.6	25.0					15.8	6.3	0.0	0.0	$7,276
East High School	Public	9-12	1500 E Broad St	Columbus	43205	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6096	440	29	15.1		29 (6.6%)	353 (80.2%)	31 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)	8.7	752^nd of 864 public high schools	13.0%		5.7	795^th of 867 public high schools	8.3%	43		53.8	35.4					15.6	16.9	0.0	3.0	$16,419
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University	Public, Charter	9-12	1270 Brentnell Ave	Columbus	43219	Franklin County	Charles School at Ohio Dominican University	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 258-8588	301	17	17.7	70.1%	39 (13.0%)	208 (69.1%)	47 (15.6%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20.2	669^th of 864 public high schools	22.6%		32	612^th of 867 public high schools	29.4%	57		47.7	59.7					36.8	39.0	19.0	21.1	$11,216
Columbus Alternative High School	Public	9-12	2632 Mcguffey Rd	Columbus	43211	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6006	758	41	18.4		211 (27.8%)	410 (54.1%)	62 (8.2%)	29 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.9%)	53	426^th of 864 public high schools	50.7%		56.4	383^rd of 867 public high schools	55.8%	43		80.0	74.1					69.3	66.8	28.5	43.7	$16,442
Columbus Downtown High School	Public	11-12	365 S 4th St	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 365-2283	50	32	1.5		22 (44.0%)	14 (28.0%)	7 (14.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.0%)								(n/a)
The Academy for Urban Scholars	Public, Charter	9-12	1808 E Broad St	Columbus	43203	Franklin County	The Academy for Urban Scholars	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 545-9890	333	15	22.2		3 (0.9%)	308 (92.5%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	2.5	855^th of 864 public high schools	1.0%		2.5	855^th of 867 public high schools	1.4%			13.2	11.4					5.2	5.3	1.1	4.9	$12,903

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What is the racial makeup of YB Columbus Community School?

Students at YB Columbus Community School are 73% African American, 10% White, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

How many students attend YB Columbus Community School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended YB Columbus Community School.

Is YB Columbus Community School a good school?

YB Columbus Community School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Ohio high schools.

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