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Columbus Alternative High School vs. Metro Early College High School

Should you attend Columbus Alternative High School or Metro Early College High School? 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
Columbus Alternative High School
2632 Mcguffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43211
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Metro Early College High School
1929 Kenny Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Metro Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 778 students in grades 9-12, Columbus Alternative 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 884 students in grades 6-12, Metro Early College High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
778 students
884 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbus Alternative 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 Metro Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbus Alternative High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Metro Early College High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbus Alternative 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 Metro Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Alternative High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbus City Schools 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 Metro Early College High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Metro Early College 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.

Test Scores

#1669 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
#1101 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbus Alternative High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Metro Early College High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
54%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbus Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbus City Schools 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 Metro Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Metro Early College High School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 50% in OH)
75%
(Top 30% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbus Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbus City Schools 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 Metro Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Metro Early College High School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 50% in OH)
69%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbus Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Columbus City Schools 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 Metro Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Metro Early College High School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in OH)
≥95%
(Top 10% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Columbus Alternative High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Columbus City Schools 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 graduation rate of Metro Early College High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Metro Early College High School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Columbus Alternative High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Metro Early College High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
117
Grade 7 Students
-
112
Grade 8 Students
-
110
Grade 9 Students
300
137
Grade 10 Students
202
149
Grade 11 Students
147
124
Grade 12 Students
129
135

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbus Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbus City Schools 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 Asian at Metro Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Metro Early College High School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbus Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbus City Schools 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 Metro Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Metro Early College High School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
55%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbus Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbus City Schools 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 Metro Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Metro Early College High School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
28%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbus Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbus City Schools 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 Metro Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Metro Early College High 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
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbus Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbus City Schools 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 Metro Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Metro Early College High School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbus Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbus City Schools 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 Metro Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Metro Early College High 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
49%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbus Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbus City Schools 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 Metro Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Metro Early College High 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
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbus Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbus City Schools School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Metro Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Metro Early College High 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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