Columbus City School District

District Spending

The Columbus City School District spends $12,990 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 50% on instruction, 47% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Columbus City School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the OH state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Columbus City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Columbus City School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Columbus City School District serves 10% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.