High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Early College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Early College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
The verdict
Early College Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #21 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Academy ranks #21 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
NCES ID 390063805183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Early College Academy held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390063805183 · Columbus, OH High · SMALL · CHARTER
114 enr · 28.5:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder Prep Charter High School (114 students)
Early College Academy held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Early College Academy compares
Early College Academy 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 57% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 74.6% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Early College Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Early College Academy reports $9,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early College Academy
How many students attend Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has 114 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College Academy is 28.5:1, which is 57% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College Academy?
38.8% of students at Early College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Early College Academy is African American at 74.6% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early College Academy rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Academy ranks #21 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 Early College Academy?
None; Early College Academy is a single-school charter district, and Early College Academy is its only campus.