Serving 240 students in grades 6-8, Columbus Collegiate Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2603 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
71%
17%
White
7%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Columbus Collegiate Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Columbus Collegiate Academy is ranked #2603 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Columbus Collegiate Academy?
240 students attend Columbus Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Columbus Collegiate Academy students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus Collegiate Academy?
Columbus Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbus Collegiate Academy offer ?
Columbus Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Collegiate Academy part of?
Columbus Collegiate Academy is part of Columbus Collegiate Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbus Collegiate Academy located?
Columbus Collegiate Academy is located in the Near East Side neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 7 other public schools located in Near East Side.
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