- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Columbus Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438010826
305 students enrolled
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438010826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-122 students YoY
Columbus Online Academy shrank from 649 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (-18.8%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-122 students YoY 390438010826 · Columbus, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Columbus Online Academy shrank from 649 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (-18.8%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbus Online Academy 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 305
Columbus Online Academy
305 students
What this shows Columbus Online Academy reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Online Academy compares
Columbus Online Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 305 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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.
Student demographics
African American 55.4%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Columbus Online Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
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 Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Online Academy'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 other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Online Academy
How many students attend Columbus Online Academy?
Columbus Online Academy has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), down 122.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Online Academy is African American at 55.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Columbus Online Academy, 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.