Enrollment
869
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390149005710
Metro Early College High School — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Metro Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 40
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: Metro Early College High School · 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)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metro Early College High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Metro Early College High School reports 869 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% below the Ohio average and 45% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 290 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Metro Early College High School spends $10,787 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.0% from local sources (property taxes), 37.3% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Metro Early College High School 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 10% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 91% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$10,787
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 290 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 869 Top 91% in Ohio — larger than 9% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 19.5:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.5% -10% vs state
NCES ID 390149005710
Student demographics
African American 42.5%
White 32.7%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 290:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.9%
In-school suspensions 39
Out-of-school suspensions 35
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Metro Early College High School, which includes Metro Early College High School.
$10,787
Per student
-36%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 37.3%
Federal 6.7%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Metro Early College High School
How many students attend Metro Early College High School?
Metro Early College High School has 869 students enrolled. It is a other school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metro Early College High School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metro Early College High School?
28.5% of students at Metro Early College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metro Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Metro Early College High School is African American at 42.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metro Early College High School?
Metro Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 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.