Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus

Charter School 166 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus (FLASC) is a public charter school located in Columbus, Ohio, serving students in grades K–8. The academy is committed to providing a structured and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic achievement, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside individualized attention, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond, fostering a culture of high expectations and personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic focus, the academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic development of its students. The school actively works to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where families are viewed as essential partners in the learning process. By integrating technology and evidence-based instructional practices, Focus Learning Academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to reach their full potential within a rapidly changing society.

166

Total Students

8.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	9
Black	111
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
111 (66.9 %)
White
40 (24.1 %)
Hispanic
9 (5.4 %)
Two or More
4 (2.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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 Southeastern Columbus
Phone:	(614)269-0150
Website:	http://focuslearn.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
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 79

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 13