Metro Early College High School

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Columbus, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 16/100 ranks Metro Early College High School #781 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,033 per pupil, Metro Early College High School ranks #915 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

876
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,033
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Metro Early College High School operates 1 public schools serving 876 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Franklin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,033 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 97 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 56.0% local, 37.3% state, and 6.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 16/100, ranked #781 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 289.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.5% African American, 32.7% White, 11.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Metro Early College High School, enrolling 869 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Metro Early College High School accounts for 99.2% of all Metro Early College High School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Metro Early College High School a distant remainder — means Metro Early College High School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Metro Early College High School student-counselor ratio is 290:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Metro Early College High School is typically wider than the Metro Early College High School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Metro Early College High School chronic absenteeism rate is 23.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Metro Early College High School is typically wider than the Metro Early College High School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.7%
Federal
37.3%
State
56.0%
Local

Funding Equity

16
Equity Score
781 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Metro Early College High School.

White 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 42.5%
Asian 11.2%
Multiracial 7.1%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

289.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Metro Early College High School

School Enrollment
Metro Early College High School
869

How Metro Early College High School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Grand Valley Local Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
New London Local Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Newcomerstown Exempted Village Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Federal Hocking Local Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Delphos City Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Metro Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Ohio

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Metro Early College High School?

Metro Early College High School has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 876 students.

How much does Metro Early College High School spend per student?

Metro Early College High School spends $10,033 per student. The district has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #781 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Metro Early College High School?

Metro Early College High School students are 42.5% African American, 32.7% White, 11.2% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Metro Early College High School?

Metro Early College High School has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #781 out of 806 districts in Ohio.