At a glance
Reported students
869
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio other enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 207 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
869
Metro Early College High School: 869 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 17.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 886
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Metro Early College High School
Metro Early College High School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Columbus. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Metro Early College High School. NCES reports 869 students for 2024–25.
Among 207 combined / other schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 159 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, close to the Ohio median of 17.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (42.5%) and White (32.7%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Metro Early College High School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.7%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black42.5%
- Asian11.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Metro Early College High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great River Connections Academy Other · Charter · Great River Connections Academy | KG–12 | 1,608 | 2.5 mi |
| YB Columbus Community School Other · Charter · YB Columbus Community School | 11–11 | 264 | 2.6 mi |
| Westwood Preparatory Academy Other · Charter · Westwood Preparatory Academy | KG–12 | 327 | 2.6 mi |
| Columbus Preparatory Academy Other · Charter · Columbus Preparatory Academy | KG–12 | 797 | 3.2 mi |
| Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center Other · Columbus City Schools District | PK–PK | 64 | 3.6 mi |
| Zenith Academy West Other · Charter · Zenith Academy West | KG–09 | 141 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Metro Early College High School
What grades does Metro Early College High School serve?
Metro Early College High School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Metro Early College High School.
How many students attend Metro Early College High School?
Metro Early College High School reported 869 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 207 Ohio combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 886 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Metro Early College High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 869 students and 47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Metro Early College High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Metro Early College High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Metro Early College High School attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Metro Early College High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Metro Early College High School in?
Metro Early College High School is part of Metro Early College High School, based in Columbus, OH, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Metro Early College High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Great River Connections Academy (2.5 mi), YB Columbus Community School (2.6 mi), Westwood Preparatory Academy (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.