Enrollment
869
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Metro Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Metro Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390149005710
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metro Early College High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #36 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Metro Early College High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metro Early College High School ranks #36 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Metro Early College High School · Ohio
NCES ID 390149005710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% 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
What stands out at Metro Early College High School
Metro Early College High School is a large combined-grade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 869 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 91% of state schools at 869 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 424 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #256.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Metro Early College High School spends $10,033 per pupil, 32% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's public schools, it stands alongside Kipp Columbus (1,945 students): Metro Early College High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 17.4:1).
Metro Early College High School operates only this one school, so Metro Early College High School has no district-mates to compare against locally.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Metro Early College High School compares
Metro Early College High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$10,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Metro Early College High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Metro Early College High School, which includes Metro Early College High School.
$10,033
Per student
-32%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
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
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
743 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~869 students)
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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 public 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 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Metro Early College High School rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Metro Early College High School ranks #36 of 88 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 schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Metro Early College High School a good school?
Metro Early College High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Metro Early College High School?
None reported; Metro Early College High School operates only Metro Early College High School as a public school district in NCES's records.
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