Enrollment
102
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390438000356
Fort Hayes Career Center — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Fort Hayes Career Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 84
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Hayes Career Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fort Hayes Career Center reports 102 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 78% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 75% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 51 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 71.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Columbus City Schools District spends $22,434 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.4% from local sources (property taxes), 19.7% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fort Hayes Career Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 78% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
— 78% below state mean
Top 0% in Ohio — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
71.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,434
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 51 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 102 Top 7% in Ohio — larger than 93% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 4:1 -78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390438000356
Student demographics
White 52.9%
African American 33.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 51:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 71.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 50
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus City Schools District, which includes Fort Hayes Career Center.
$22,434
Per student
+33%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
Similar high schools in Columbus
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1,398 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Northland High School
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1,029 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
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1,017 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Briggs High School
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956 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Township High School
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873 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Hayes Career Center
How many students attend Fort Hayes Career Center?
Fort Hayes Career Center has 102 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Hayes Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Hayes Career Center is 4:1, which is 78% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Hayes Career Center?
The largest demographic group at Fort Hayes Career Center is White at 52.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Hayes Career Center?
Fort Hayes Career Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.