Enrollment
320
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University
Federal NCES profile for Charles School at Ohio Dominican University, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390058605078Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #26 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles School at Ohio Dominican University ranks #26 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Charles School at Ohio Dominican University · Ohio
NCES ID 390058605078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles School at Ohio Dominican University compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles School at Ohio Dominican University
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 57.5% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 218 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 74 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 320 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's high schools, it stands alongside Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students): Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 20.8:1).
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is a single-school charter district, so Charles School at Ohio Dominican University operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles School at Ohio Dominican University compares
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 82% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.4%
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
$13,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
White 9.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charles School at Ohio Dominican University, which includes Charles School at Ohio Dominican University.
$13,233
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.6%
State 71.5%
Federal 27.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
Briggs High School
Standard public school
956 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Township High School
Standard public school
873 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles School at Ohio Dominican University
How many students attend Charles School at Ohio Dominican University?
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University has 320 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles School at Ohio Dominican University?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles School at Ohio Dominican University?
57.5% of students at Charles School at Ohio Dominican University are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles School at Ohio Dominican University?
The largest demographic group at Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is African American at 68.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles School at Ohio Dominican University?
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charles School at Ohio Dominican University rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles School at Ohio Dominican University ranks #26 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.
Is Charles School at Ohio Dominican University a good school?
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charles School at Ohio Dominican University?
None; Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is a single-school charter district, and Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is its only campus.
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