Metro Early College High School

Columbus, Ohio — 1 schools

876
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,787
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Metro Early College High School operates 1 public schools serving 876 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 869 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,787 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 56.0% local, 37.3% state, and 6.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 15/100, ranked #804 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 289.7:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

Metro Early College High School accounts for 100.0% of all Metro Early College High School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Metro Early College High School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

15
Equity Score
804 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$1,111
Studio/mo
$1,194
1 BR/mo
$1,430
2 BR/mo
$1,715
3 BR/mo
$1,927
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Metro Early College High School?

Metro Early College High School has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 876 students.

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

Metro Early College High School spends $10,787 per student. The district has an equity score of 15/100, ranking #804 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Metro Early College High School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 15/100, ranking #804 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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