Flex High School

Summary:

Flex High School is a public charter high school in Columbus, OH, serving 376 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Columbus City Schools District, which is ranked 636 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Flex High School faces significant challenges, with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 69.2% to 97.2% and consistently low four-year graduation rates between 21.1% and 34.6%. The school's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is also significantly below state averages across all subject areas. Notably, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with special education students performing relatively well but African American and Hispanic students lagging behind.

Compared to nearby schools like Fort Hayes Career Center and Columbus Downtown High School, Flex High School's performance is generally lower in terms of student-teacher ratio, graduation rates, and academic achievement. Additionally, the school's performance has declined over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 672 out of 800 Ohio high schools in 2017-2018 to 662 out of 864 in 2023-2024, while maintaining a consistent 1-star rating.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

567 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215-4440

(614) 610-9749

District: Flex High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
662^nd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,603

Student/teacher ratio: 51.6

Number of students: 413

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

African American:

31.2%

Hispanic:

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flex High School ranks worse than 76.6% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Flex High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Flex High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.1%), African American (31.2%), Hispanic (16.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flex High School is 51.6. (See more...)

Compare Flex High School employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flex High School is $8,603.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flex High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flex High School 662^nd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Flex High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Flex High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flex High School 636^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Flex High School

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Rank History for all students at Flex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	14.43	672^nd	800	16.0%
2019	7.59	743^rd	836	11.1%
2021	8.06	735^th	819	10.3%
2022	9.18	731^st	836	12.6%
2023	7.31	770^th	867	11.2%
2024	21.96	662^nd	864	23.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Flex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.78	441^st	614	28.2%
2024	67.78	110^th	598	81.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	9.67	704^th	779	9.6%
2021	4.53	739^th	763	3.1%
2022	13.67	667^th	773	13.7%
2023	7.28	737^th	805	8.4%
2024	26.87	627^th	822	23.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Flex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	6.30	687^th	751	8.5%
2019	4.56	733^rd	781	6.1%
2021	4.36	722^nd	775	6.8%
2023	2.62	786^th	813	3.3%
2024	12.29	686^th	798	14.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Flex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	16.24	668^th	792	15.7%
2023	7.17	740^th	819	9.6%
2024	29.09	607^th	816	25.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Flex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	14.47	270^th	303	10.9%
2023	12.37	288^th	323	10.8%
2024	25.51	233^rd	318	26.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Flex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.81	214^th	273	21.6%

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Rank History for White students at Flex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	7.24	688^th	739	6.9%
2021	6.31	677^th	727	6.9%
2023	1.33	743^rd	756	1.7%
2024	23.93	612^th	754	18.8%

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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 Flex High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	16	13	0	0	0	0	4	33
2017	33	48	3	4	0	0	8	96
2018	60	65	4	10	0	0	14	153
2019	93	92	0	29	2	0	23	239
2020	104	72	0	39	1	0	28	244
2021	125	76	6	45	1	0	37	290
2022	130	66	3	49	1	1	38	288
2023	175	98	5	61	1	0	36	376
2024	174	129	2	69	0	0	39	413

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 Flex High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	33	4.0	8.2	0
2017	96	4.0	24.0	n/a
2018	153	5.0	30.6	n/a
2019	239	6.5	36.7	n/a
2020	244	6.0	40.6	n/a
2021	290	7.0	41.4	n/a
2022	288	7.0	41.1	n/a
2023	376	8.0	47.0	n/a
2024	413	8.0	51.6	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 Flex High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	33	4.0	8.2	0
2017	96	4.0	24.0	n/a
2018	153	5.0	30.6	n/a
2019	239	6.5	36.7	n/a
2020	244	6.0	40.6	n/a
2021	290	7.0	41.4	n/a
2022	288	7.0	41.1	n/a
2023	376	8.0	47.0	n/a
2024	413	8.0	51.6	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 Flex High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$5,175
2023	$8,092
2024	$8,603

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flex High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 743^rd of 836 High schools	Ranks 770^th of 867 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Flex High School)	44.8	32.8	12%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Flex High School)	47.5	25	22.5%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Flex High School)	25.8	20.9	4.9%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Flex High School)	23.3	21.4	1.9%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Integrated Math II (Flex High School)	0	1.7	1.7%
End of Course Integrated Math II (Ohio)	35.8	33.1	2.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Flex High School)	5.4	17.8	12.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	239	376	57.3%
African American	92	98	6.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	5
Hispanic	29	61	110.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	93	175	88.2%
Two or More Races	23	36	56.5%

Schools Near Flex High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Integrated Math II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	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 Integrated Math II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Flex High School	Public, Charter	9-12	567 W Broad St	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Flex High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 610-9749	413	8	51.6		174 (42.1%)	129 (31.2%)	69 (16.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.4%)	22	662^nd of 864 public high schools	23.4%		7.3	770^th of 867 public high schools	11.2%	108	50.6	60.9	43.9	35.8		7.9	20.8	$8,603
Central High School	Public, Charter	9-12	840 W State St	Columbus	43222	Franklin County	Central High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 362-7530	114	9	13.4		31 (27.2%)	66 (57.9%)	14 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	4	823^rd of 864 public high schools	4.7%		3.5	839^th of 867 public high schools	3.2%	16	36.8	9.1	9.1	18.8	0.0		0.0	$13,871
Franklinton High School	Public, Charter	9-12	89 Avondale Ave	Columbus	43222	Franklin County	Franklinton High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 427-1012	117	8	14.0		37 (31.6%)	53 (45.3%)	15 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.4%)	11.7	718^th of 864 public high schools	16.9%		12.7	718^th of 867 public high schools	17.2%		47.1	50.0	29.2	21.2	0.0		17.9	$12,641
Franklinton Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	40 Chicago Ave	Columbus	43222	Franklin County	Franklinton Prep High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 653-7135	226	8	30.1		78 (34.5%)	98 (43.4%)	34 (15.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)	3.7	835^th of 864 public high schools	3.4%		4.6	815^th of 867 public high schools	6.0%	20	25.0	11.8	17.6	14.3	1.9		6.3	$8,234
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	123	7	18.9	42.3%	6 (4.9%)	94 (76.4%)	20 (16.3%)	3 (2.4%)	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	$6,670
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	52	33	1.5		23 (44.2%)	16 (30.8%)	12 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Capital High School	Public, Charter	9-12	640 Harrisburg Pike	Columbus	43223	Franklin County	Capital High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 626-6775	84	7	12.9		43 (51.2%)	37 (44.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)								$13,947
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	733	39	18.7		109 (14.9%)	483 (65.9%)	80 (10.9%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.1%)	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	$17,242
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	110	28	3.9		68 (61.8%)	30 (27.3%)	7 (6.4%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)								(n/a)
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus	Public, Charter	9-12	190 Southwood Ave	Columbus	43207	Franklin County	Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 545-2000	397	8	47.1		203 (51.1%)	124 (31.2%)	30 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.1%)	7	770^th of 864 public high schools	10.9%		8.4	757^th of 867 public high schools	12.7%	13	23.5	27.3	30.6	25.4	3.7		20.4	$9,215

Frequently Asked Questions about Flex High School

What is the racial makeup of Flex High School?

Students at Flex High School are 42% White, 31% African American, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

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How many students attend Flex High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 413 students attended Flex High School.

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Flex High School ranks in the bottom 23.4% of Ohio high schools.

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