- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs
Federal NCES profile for Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438004236
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #29 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 752
- students enrolled
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs ranks #29 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438004236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 390438004236 · Columbus, OH High · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 20.3:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs 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
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs
752 students
What this shows Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs compares
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
71.9%
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 64.8%
White 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | 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 Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs'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 (~752 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs
How many students attend Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs?
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs has 752 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs?
The largest demographic group at Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs is African American at 64.8% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs?
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs ranks #29 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 Fort Hayes Arts and Academic Hs, 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.