For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,041 students in 43204, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in 43204, OH are Columbus Preparatory Academy, Franklin Heights High School and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 43204 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 43204, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 43204 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Heights High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43204, OH Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Heights High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
West High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
179 S Powell Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5956
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5956
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 43204, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in 43204, OH include Columbus Preparatory Academy, Franklin Heights High School and West High School.
How many public high schools are located in 43204?
3 public high schools are located in 43204.
What is the racial composition of students in 43204?
43204 public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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