Columbus Alternative High School

Summary:

Columbus Alternative High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Columbus, Ohio, part of the Columbus City Schools District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a diverse student population, with 27.84% White, 54.09% African American, 8.18% Hispanic, and 3.83% Asian students.

Columbus Alternative High School consistently outperforms the Columbus City Schools District and the state of Ohio in academic test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like American Government, American History, and Biology. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.8% to 99.4% over the past five school years, much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's performance on various student subgroups is noteworthy, with high rankings for African American, Hispanic, and White students.

While the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 16% in 2019-2020 to 53.2% in 2023-2024, it is still lower than the district's average of 68.1% in 2020-2021. Compared to the nearby Fort Hayes Career Center, Columbus Alternative High School has a significantly larger student population, a higher student-teacher ratio, and a more diverse racial makeup.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2632 Mcguffey Rd
       Columbus, OH  43211-1237


(614) 365-6006

District: Columbus City Schools District

SchoolDigger Rank:
426th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  758

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.1%
White:
27.8%
Hispanic:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Compare Details Columbus Alternative High School ranks better than 50.7% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Columbus Alternative High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbus Alternative High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Alternative High School 426th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Columbus Alternative High School in the ranking list.)

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Columbus City Schools District:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus City Schools District 679th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbus Alternative High School

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Rank History for all students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.55 96th 681 85.9%
2005 69.51 208th 689 69.8%
2006 75.03 142nd 696 79.6%
2007 79.96 40th 756 94.7%
2008 76.95 90th 767 88.3%
2009 75.12 116th 791 85.3%
2010 73.15 168th 819 79.5%
2011 74.81 133rd 818 83.7%
2012 76.81 86th 832 89.7%
2013 81.14 24th 767 96.9%
2014 76.34 97th 769 87.4%
2015 67.24 218th 778 72.0%
2016 73.55 113th 784 85.6%
2017 70.78 140th 773 81.9%
2018 74.11 115th 800 85.6%
2019 78.17 81st 836 90.3%
2021 56.10 332nd 819 59.5%
2022 48.80 454th 836 45.7%
2023 56.39 383rd 867 55.8%
2024 52.99 426th 864 50.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.72 5th 201 97.5%
2019 85.51 20th 208 90.4%
2022 73.36 53rd 222 76.1%
2023 65.23 84th 239 64.9%
2024 54.06 117th 242 51.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.70 8th 100 92.0%
2019 88.80 12th 112 89.3%
2021 49.71 54th 119 54.6%
2022 66.13 26th 111 76.6%
2023 76.88 18th 107 83.2%
2024 79.84 15th 111 86.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.30 380th 614 38.1%
2024 17.28 544th 598 9.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.68 26th 758 96.6%
2019 90.34 16th 779 97.9%
2021 67.43 187th 763 75.5%
2022 62.81 257th 773 66.8%
2023 70.24 178th 805 77.9%
2024 68.31 225th 822 72.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.60 175th 751 76.7%
2019 76.57 142nd 781 81.8%
2021 59.29 322nd 775 58.5%
2022 44.67 492nd 794 38.0%
2023 54.32 428th 813 47.4%
2024 51.85 445th 798 44.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.41 15th 628 97.6%
2021 65.32 125th 596 79.0%
2022 29.89 417th 606 31.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.90 331st 538 38.5%
2019 72.66 44th 272 83.8%
2021 42.68 261st 349 25.2%
2022 51.13 193rd 312 38.1%
2023 33.88 270th 308 12.3%
2024 43.82 207th 280 26.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.82 126th 763 83.5%
2019 84.28 68th 792 91.4%
2021 58.86 308th 778 60.4%
2022 47.90 466th 808 42.3%
2023 58.29 369th 819 54.9%
2024 54.82 411th 816 49.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.50 24th 87 72.4%
2019 77.06 18th 76 76.3%
2021 46.68 53rd 84 36.9%
2022 45.37 62nd 87 28.7%
2024 46.90 53rd 78 32.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.15 22nd 279 92.1%
2019 89.80 24th 303 92.1%
2021 75.78 41st 284 85.6%
2022 60.21 112th 306 63.4%
2023 68.91 86th 323 73.4%
2024 63.79 98th 318 69.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.31 51st 184 72.3%
2019 77.59 40th 207 80.7%
2021 75.99 46th 239 80.8%
2022 66.58 85th 260 67.3%
2023 60.12 108th 270 60.0%
2024 70.73 70th 273 74.4%
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Rank History for White students at Columbus Alternative High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.99 28th 718 96.1%
2019 90.18 15th 739 98.0%
2021 80.84 84th 727 88.4%
2022 82.31 83rd 749 88.9%
2023 74.49 163rd 756 78.4%
2024 80.04 111th 754 85.3%
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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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbus Alternative High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 312 267 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1989 307 246 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 284 247 14 0 1 n/a n/a 0 546
1991 270 252 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1992 271 273 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1993 264 271 19 7 1 n/a n/a 0 562
1994 266 286 22 6 2 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 276 308 19 5 1 n/a n/a 0 609
1996 276 308 19 5 1 n/a n/a 0 609
1997 281 320 15 6 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1998 266 315 17 7 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 249 319 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2000 232 328 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2001 256 349 25 6 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2002 231 336 23 9 2 n/a n/a 0 601
2003 231 336 23 9 2 n/a n/a 0 601
2004 202 357 24 13 3 n/a n/a 0 599
2005 203 379 26 16 1 n/a n/a 0 625
2006 198 379 28 18 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2007 207 416 23 17 0 n/a n/a 1 664
2008 218 461 22 14 1 n/a n/a 4 720
2009 196 453 20 18 2 n/a n/a 7 696
2010 183 413 18 19 4 n/a n/a 8 645
2011 154 417 22 19 4 0 10 0 626
2012 178 403 21 20 3 0 10 0 635
2013 206 442 27 26 5 0 14 0 720
2014 222 431 28 33 5 0 25 0 744
2015 238 426 30 44 4 0 25 0 767
2016 242 450 29 46 3 0 36 0 806
2017 246 423 32 55 3 0 41 0 800
2018 246 428 38 64 1 1 44 0 822
2019 232 435 41 60 1 0 46 0 815
2020 238 422 42 63 1 1 46 0 813
2021 246 442 42 65 1 1 40 0 837
2022 221 426 36 63 0 1 38 0 785
2023 211 410 29 62 0 1 45 0 758

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 Columbus Alternative High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 590 28.0 21.0 0
1989 565 31.0 18.2 n/a
1990 546 31.5 17.3 n/a
1991 545 29.0 18.7 n/a
1992 567 29.5 19.2 46.6
1993 562 28.0 20.1 48.6
1994 582 31.0 18.8 57.2
1995 609 30.3 20.1 0
1996 609 30.3 20.1 0
1997 623 30.7 20.3 61.8
1998 605 32.0 18.9 57
1999 593 34.0 17.4 68.3
2000 587 34.0 17.3 70.5
2001 637 35.0 18.2 53.7
2002 601 35.9 16.7 66.1
2003 601 35.9 16.7 66.1
2004 599 33.8 17.7 60.4
2005 625 36.8 17.0 70.1
2006 623 41.4 15.0 57
2007 664 36.0 18.4 61.8
2008 720 35.0 20.6 n/a
2009 696 38.0 18.3 49.2
2010 645 39.0 16.5 38.5
2011 626 37.0 16.9 57.7
2012 635 35.0 18.1 55.7
2013 720 36.0 20.0 49.2
2014 744 37.0 20.1 46.1
2015 767 n/a n/a 49.3
2016 806 40.0 20.1 46.9
2017 800 39.0 20.5 n/a
2018 822 38.0 21.6 n/a
2019 815 39.0 20.8 n/a
2020 813 39.0 20.8 n/a
2021 837 40.0 20.9 n/a
2022 785 40.0 19.6 n/a
2023 758 41.0 18.4 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 Columbus Alternative High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 590 28.0 21.0 0
1989 565 31.0 18.2 n/a
1990 546 31.5 17.3 n/a
1991 545 29.0 18.7 n/a
1992 567 29.5 19.2 46.6
1993 562 28.0 20.1 48.6
1994 582 31.0 18.8 57.2
1995 609 30.3 20.1 0
1996 609 30.3 20.1 0
1997 623 30.7 20.3 61.8
1998 605 32.0 18.9 57
1999 593 34.0 17.4 68.3
2000 587 34.0 17.3 70.5
2001 637 35.0 18.2 53.7
2002 601 35.9 16.7 66.1
2003 601 35.9 16.7 66.1
2004 599 33.8 17.7 60.4
2005 625 36.8 17.0 70.1
2006 623 41.4 15.0 57
2007 664 36.0 18.4 61.8
2008 720 35.0 20.6 n/a
2009 696 38.0 18.3 49.2
2010 645 39.0 16.5 38.5
2011 626 37.0 16.9 57.7
2012 635 35.0 18.1 55.7
2013 720 36.0 20.0 49.2
2014 744 37.0 20.1 46.1
2015 767 n/a n/a 49.3
2016 806 40.0 20.1 46.9
2017 800 39.0 20.5 n/a
2018 822 38.0 21.6 n/a
2019 815 39.0 20.8 n/a
2020 813 39.0 20.8 n/a
2021 837 40.0 20.9 n/a
2022 785 40.0 19.6 n/a
2023 758 41.0 18.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbus Alternative High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,129
2022 $13,900
2023 $16,442

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus Alternative High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 836 High schoolsRanks 383rd of 867 High schools
 34.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Columbus Alternative High School)91.878.8
 13%
   End of Course American Government (Columbus City Schools District)58.551.7
 6.8%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Columbus Alternative High School)90.680.8
 9.8%
   End of Course American History (Columbus City Schools District)54.146.5
 7.6%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Columbus Alternative High School)88.676.3
 12.3%
   End of Course Biology (Columbus City Schools District)4637.1
 8.9%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Columbus Alternative High School)86.176.7
 9.4%
   End of Course English II (Columbus City Schools District)40.936.3
 4.6%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Integrated Math I (Columbus Alternative High School)57.516
 41.5%
   End of Course Integrated Math I (Columbus City Schools District)24.210.4
 13.8%
   End of Course Integrated Math I (Ohio)43.637
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students815758
 7%
African American435410
 5.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4129
 29.3%
Hispanic6062
 3.3%
Pacific Islander01
White232211
 9.1%
Two or More Races4645
 2.2%


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Students at Columbus Alternative High School are 54% African American, 28% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 758 students attended Columbus Alternative High School.

Columbus Alternative High School ranks 426th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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