- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Columbus Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438000680
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Alternative High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #30 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 820
- students enrolled
Columbus Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Alternative High School ranks #30 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Columbus Alternative High School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 390438000680 · Columbus, OH High · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 20:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Columbus Alternative High School held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbus Alternative 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
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
Columbus Alternative High School
820 students
What this shows Columbus Alternative High School reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Alternative High School compares
Columbus Alternative 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Ohio - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Columbus Alternative High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Columbus Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briggs 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Alternative 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
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
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 (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Alternative High School
How many students attend Columbus Alternative High School?
Columbus Alternative High School has 820 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Alternative High School is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Alternative High School is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Alternative High School?
Columbus Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Columbus Alternative High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Alternative High School ranks #30 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 Columbus Alternative High School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.