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Columbus Africentric Early College High School

3223 Allegheny Ave, Columbus, OH 43209 · (614) 365-8675 · Franklin County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL332 STUDENTS
Enrollment
332
High
DISTRICT 621 · STATE 565
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.0:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
85
Grade 10
97
Grade 11
91
Grade 12
59
Student demographics
White
31%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
165%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 8%
Black
30090%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 17%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
124%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
15747%
Female
17553%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
29.6%
OH avg 59.8% . -3.7pp since 2021
Math
3.7%
OH avg 56.1% . -8.2pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
332
-30 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 17.2:1
% White
1%
was 0%
% Hispanic
5%
was 1%
% Black
90%
was 97%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Columbus Africentric Early College High School

Located at 3223 Allegheny Ave, in Columbus, Ohio, Columbus Africentric Early College High School is a low-enrollment four-year high school that serves 332 students (grades 9 through 12), one of the schools within Columbus City Schools District. Compared to the state average of about 565 students per school, that is 41% smaller than typical.

Columbus Africentric Early College High School is one of 115 schools operated by Columbus City Schools District, a district that educates 46,249 students overall.

Demographically, Columbus Africentric Early College High School lists that nearly all students (90%) are Black. Beyond that, the school records 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That is considerably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 23%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.8:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.7:1 average.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Franklin County put the typical household earns roughly $75,176 per year, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. In all, Franklin County runs 402 public schools (combined enrollment of about 195,359 students), of which Columbus Africentric Early College High School is one.

The closest other public school is Columbus Africentric Early College ES, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Columbus Africentric Early College High School has edged down 8%, going from 362 students in 2018 to 332 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 97% to 90% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 17.2:1 in 2018 to 15.8:1 in 2025.

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Franklin County at a glance

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Population
1,333,048
Census ACS
Median income
$75,176
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
402
195,359 students

Quick facts

School name
Columbus Africentric Early College High School
District
Columbus City Schools District
Address
3223 Allegheny Ave, Columbus, OH 43209
Phone
(614) 365-8675
County
Franklin County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
332
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
390438004524
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Columbus Africentric Early College High School
How many students attend Columbus Africentric Early College High School?
Columbus Africentric Early College High School enrolls approximately 332 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Columbus Africentric Early College High School serve?
Columbus Africentric Early College High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Africentric Early College High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Columbus Africentric Early College High School is approximately 15.8:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Columbus Africentric Early College High School?
Student demographics at Columbus Africentric Early College High School are roughly 1% White, 5% Hispanic, 90% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Columbus Africentric Early College High School in?
Columbus Africentric Early College High School is part of Columbus City Schools District.
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