- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Briggs High School
Federal NCES profile for Briggs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438000595
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briggs High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #35 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 956
- students enrolled
Briggs High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briggs High School ranks #35 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Briggs High School held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390438000595 · Columbus, OH High · MID · TRAD
956 enr · 19.1:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Briggs High School held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Briggs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- This school
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- West High Scho
West High School
846 students
What this shows Briggs High School reports 956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briggs High School compares
Briggs High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 956 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
956
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
89.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 956 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 257 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 30.3%
African American 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 30.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Briggs High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briggs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briggs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Standard public school
1,623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Heights High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Northland High School
Standard public school
1,029 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
Standard public school
1,017 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Township High School
Standard public school
873 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Independence High School
Standard public school
852 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~956 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Briggs High School
How many students attend Briggs High School?
Briggs High School has 956 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 980 (2022-23) → 976 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briggs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briggs High School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briggs High School?
The largest demographic group at Briggs High School is White at 30.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briggs High School?
Briggs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Briggs High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Briggs High School ranks #35 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Briggs High School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and South High School (873 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.