Is Columbus International High School a good school?

Columbus International High School ranks in the bottom 16.0% of Ohio high schools.

How many students attend Columbus International High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 460 students attended Columbus International High School.

What is the racial makeup of Columbus International High School?

Students at Columbus International High School are 55% Hispanic, 37% African American, 3% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Columbus International High School

Summary:

Columbus International High School is a public high school in Columbus, Ohio, serving 392 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Columbus City Schools District, which is ranked 679 out of 839 districts in the state.

Academically, Columbus International High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Ohio high schools, with proficiency rates significantly below state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 6% in Algebra I to 46.7% in American History, compared to state averages of 55.9% and 68.5%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 72.5% and 82.8% in recent years, lower than the typical 80-90% state and district averages. Additionally, the school has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 45.2% in 2019-2020 to 65.2% in 2023-2024, much higher than the 15-20% state and district norms.

While the nearby Whetstone High School and Linden-McKinley STEM Academy also struggle academically, the Columbus Alternative High School, also within the district, outperforms Columbus International High School and the other nearby schools, ranking in the top half of Ohio high schools and achieving much higher proficiency rates on state assessments. This suggests that targeted interventions and support could help improve outcomes for students at Columbus International High School and other similar schools in the district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224-2641

(614) 365-4054

District: Columbus City Schools District

SchoolDigger Rank:
726^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,429

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 460

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.8%

African American:

37.2%

White:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbus International High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.27. (See more...)

Compare Details Columbus International High School ranks worse than 84% of high schools in Ohio. It also ranks 7^th among 18 ranked high schools in the Columbus City Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Columbus International 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.8%), African American (37.2%), White (2.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbus International High School is 16.4, which is the 9^th best among 18 high schools in the Columbus City Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbus International High School is $18,429, which is the 4^th highest among 18 high schools in the Columbus City Schools District.

Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Columbus International High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus International High School 726^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Columbus International High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Columbus City Schools District:

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OH State Percentile
2014	25.52	798^th	1008	20.8%
2015	18.19	846^th	1035	18.3%
2016	32.53	734^th	1050	30.1%
2017	17.94	816^th	1038	21.4%
2018	13.24	852^nd	1010	15.6%
2019	14.05	876^th	1050	16.6%
2021	22.27	759^th	1037	26.8%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Columbus International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2012	58.43	491^st	832	41.0%
2013	44.86	580^th	767	24.4%
2014	35.04	632^nd	769	17.8%
2015	38.00	594^th	778	23.7%
2016	41.22	567^th	784	27.7%
2017	14.04	665^th	773	14.0%
2018	12.35	685^th	800	14.4%
2019	16.09	686^th	836	17.9%
2021	14.26	681^st	819	16.8%
2022	11.84	702^nd	836	16.0%
2023	12.80	717^th	867	17.3%
2024	10.56	726^th	864	16.0%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Columbus International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	20.31	82^nd	100	18.0%
2019	31.37	80^th	112	28.6%
2021	27.09	92^nd	119	22.7%
2022	36.02	67^th	111	39.6%
2023	22.37	95^th	107	11.2%
2024	33.32	69^th	111	37.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	14.38	654^th	758	13.7%
2019	20.31	650^th	779	16.6%
2021	19.94	640^th	763	16.1%
2022	16.62	645^th	773	16.6%
2023	16.96	667^th	805	17.1%
2024	12.70	704^th	822	14.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Columbus International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	7.12	682^nd	751	9.2%
2019	11.70	694^th	781	11.1%
2021	11.48	676^th	775	12.8%
2022	7.24	713^th	794	10.2%
2023	7.43	722^nd	813	11.2%
2024	9.89	699^th	798	12.4%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Columbus International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	6.76	622^nd	628	1.0%
2022	14.60	562^nd	606	7.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Columbus International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	12.44	657^th	763	13.9%
2019	18.42	659^th	792	16.8%
2021	13.65	669^th	778	14.0%
2022	12.67	689^th	808	14.7%
2023	16.34	674^th	819	17.7%
2024	9.44	708^th	816	13.2%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Columbus International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	28.02	192^nd	279	31.2%
2019	26.40	222^nd	303	26.7%
2021	21.69	220^th	284	22.5%
2022	34.69	190^th	306	37.9%
2023	51.83	136^th	323	57.9%
2024	33.21	201^st	318	36.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Columbus International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	12.09	164^th	184	10.9%
2019	32.93	150^th	207	27.5%
2021	35.83	163^rd	239	31.8%
2022	15.36	226^th	260	13.1%
2023	9.98	247^th	270	8.5%
2024	10.48	250^th	273	8.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Columbus International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.71	256^th	718	64.3%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbus International High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	25	117	1	26	1	1	4	175
2012	42	205	2	41	1	1	8	300
2013	47	291	1	60	2	0	6	407
2014	85	527	7	138	3	0	16	776
2015	63	432	4	141	0	0	12	652
2016	50	333	4	125	0	0	17	529
2017	50	310	79	146	1	1	14	601
2018	40	307	71	151	2	0	16	587
2019	30	253	56	149	2	0	13	503
2020	25	246	55	152	1	0	14	493
2021	23	197	37	171	1	0	16	445
2022	14	147	18	148	0	1	9	337
2023	12	154	13	203	0	0	10	392
2024	13	171	11	252	1	0	12	460

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

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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 International High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	175	11.0	15.9	0
2012	300	18.0	16.6	73.7
2013	407	21.0	19.3	70.3
2014	776	37.0	20.9	66.1
2015	652	n/a	n/a	93.6
2016	529	33.0	16.0	100
2017	601	45.0	13.3	n/a
2018	587	38.0	15.4	n/a
2019	503	35.0	14.3	n/a
2020	493	33.0	14.9	n/a
2021	445	33.0	13.4	n/a
2022	337	29.0	11.6	n/a
2023	392	28.0	14.0	n/a
2024	460	28.0	16.4	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 International High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	175	11.0	15.9	0
2012	300	18.0	16.6	73.7
2013	407	21.0	19.3	70.3
2014	776	37.0	20.9	66.1
2015	652	n/a	n/a	93.6
2016	529	33.0	16.0	100
2017	601	45.0	13.3	n/a
2018	587	38.0	15.4	n/a
2019	503	35.0	14.3	n/a
2020	493	33.0	14.9	n/a
2021	445	33.0	13.4	n/a
2022	337	29.0	11.6	n/a
2023	392	28.0	14.0	n/a
2024	460	28.0	16.4	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbus International High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,528
2022	$19,600
2023	$20,350
2024	$18,429

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus International High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 686^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 717^th of 867 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Columbus International High School)	57.9	34.7	23.2%
End of Course American Government (Columbus City Schools District)	58.5	51.7	6.8%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Columbus International High School)	56.2	55.6	0.6%
End of Course American History (Columbus City Schools District)	54.1	46.5	7.6%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Columbus International High School)	37.1	33.8	3.3%
End of Course Biology (Columbus City Schools District)	46	37.1	8.9%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Columbus International High School)	43.5	33.3	10.2%
End of Course English II (Columbus City Schools District)	40.9	36.3	4.6%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Integrated Math I (Columbus International High School)	8.3	0	8.3%
End of Course Integrated Math I (Columbus City Schools District)	24.2	10.4	13.8%
End of Course Integrated Math I (Ohio)	43.6	37	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	503	392	22.1%
African American	253	154	39.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	56	13	76.8%
Hispanic	149	203	36.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	12	60%
Two or More Races	13	10	23.1%

Schools Near Columbus International High 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 (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 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
Columbus International High School	Public	9-12	4077 Karl Rd	Columbus	43224	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-4054	460	28	16.4		13 (2.8%)	171 (37.2%)	252 (54.8%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	10.6	726^th of 864 public high schools	16.0%		12.8	717^th of 867 public high schools	17.3%	9		40.4	46.7					24.1	26.6	12.8	6.0	$18,429
Horizon Science Academy Columbus	Public, Charter	9-12	1070 Morse Rd	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Horizon Science Academy Columbus	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 846-7616	624	50	12.4	47.3%	16 (2.6%)	529 (84.8%)	43 (6.9%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)	40.8	543^rd of 864 public high schools	37.2%		43	531^st of 867 public high schools	38.8%	12		77.1	58.9					47.6	53.2	22.8	62.1	$13,740
Graham School The	Public, Charter	9-12	3950 Indianola Ave	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	Graham School The	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 262-1111	145	25	5.8	66.2%	62 (42.8%)	55 (37.9%)	17 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)	14.5	700^th of 864 public high schools	19.0%		13.4	711^th of 867 public high schools	18.0%	11		50.0	44.7					37.5	21.6	20.8	6.1	$34,974
Focus North High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4807 Evanswood Dr	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Focus North High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 310-0430	191	11	16.7		31 (16.2%)	114 (59.7%)	27 (14.1%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.9%)	3.6	836^th of 864 public high schools	3.2%		3.8	834^th of 867 public high schools	3.8%	2		18.2	10.7					14.8	20.0	0.0	11.8	$10,152
Northland High School	Public	9-12	1919 Northcliff Dr	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5342	970	61	15.9		71 (7.3%)	552 (56.9%)	216 (22.3%)	84 (8.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.4%)	6.8	773^rd of 864 public high schools	10.5%		6.2	783^rd of 867 public high schools	9.7%	10		37.7	35.2					23.8	20.8	4.2	2.6	$15,762
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	778	39	19.9		219 (28.1%)	423 (54.4%)	57 (7.3%)	32 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.0%)	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	$21,181
Road to Success Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1634 Minnesota Ave	Columbus	43211	Franklin County	Road to Success Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 636-4101	62	7	8.8		7 (11.3%)	49 (79.0%)	6 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$13,905
Whetstone High School	Public	9-12	4405 Scenic Dr	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6060	984	51	19.2		392 (39.8%)	266 (27.0%)	213 (21.6%)	30 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (8.3%)	41.1	541^st of 864 public high schools	37.4%		37.2	585^th of 867 public high schools	32.5%	44		66.8	73.7					61.1	59.4	20.8	25.9	$14,663
North Woods Career Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste	Columbus	43229	Franklin County	North Woods Career Prep High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 891-9041	92	7	13.1		15 (16.3%)	49 (53.3%)	18 (19.6%)	4 (4.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.4%)	15.1	696^th of 864 public high schools	19.4%		19.3	671^st of 867 public high schools	22.6%	25		36.4								20.0		$13,075
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	757	38	19.9		50 (6.6%)	555 (73.3%)	101 (13.3%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.5%)	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	$14,312

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