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Central High School vs. Arts & College Preparatory Academy

Should you attend Central High School or Arts & College Preparatory Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central High School
840 W State St
Columbus, OH 43222
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Arts & College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 461 students in grades 7-12, Arts & College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
114 students
461 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arts & College Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
30% | 70%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arts & College Preparatory Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arts & College Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central High School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arts & College Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Test Scores

#2845 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
#1595 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arts & College Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central High School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arts & College Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central High School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arts & College Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arts & College Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
90-94%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Central High School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Arts & College Preparatory Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arts & College Preparatory Academy by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
50
Grade 8 Students
-
53
Grade 9 Students
14
76
Grade 10 Students
49
98
Grade 11 Students
34
100
Grade 12 Students
17
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arts & College Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central High School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arts & College Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
58%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central High School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arts & College Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
27%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central High School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arts & College Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central High School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arts & College Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central High School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arts & College Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central High School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arts & College Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(10-11 School Year Data)
9%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arts & College Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arts & College Preparatory Academy School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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