Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus

(614)545-2000

Charter School 274 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Located in the Southwood neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, the academy operates with a focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. The school’s mission is centered on equipping students with the essential skills needed for success in high school and beyond, often placing a strong emphasis on core subjects like reading and mathematics to ensure a solid educational foundation.

As a community-focused institution, the academy prides itself on being a smaller, more personalized alternative to larger district schools. By maintaining a localized approach, the school aims to foster close relationships between staff, students, and families, which helps in addressing the specific social and emotional needs of its diverse student body. The school’s curriculum and daily operations are designed to cultivate a culture of high expectations and accountability, striving to prepare students to be responsible and productive members of the broader Columbus community.

274

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

38.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	19
Black	88
Asian	1
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

White
148 (54.0 %)
Black
88 (32.1 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.9 %)
Two or More
17 (6.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus
Phone:	(614)545-2000
Website:	http://focuslearn.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	38.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 122

Grade 10 76

Grade 11 47

Grade 12 29