Briggs High School

980 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Briggs High School, located in the Briggs-Holt neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, is a public secondary school serving students within the Columbus City Schools district. The school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, career readiness, and personal development. As part of the state’s capital city school system, it provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Briggs High School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations, which are designed to encourage school spirit and civic engagement. The school reflects the urban landscape of Columbus, often focusing on initiatives that support student equity and social-emotional learning. By maintaining partnerships with local community organizations and businesses, the school strives to provide its students with the resources and mentorship necessary to succeed in an increasingly competitive global environment.

980

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Briggs High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	248
Black	283
Asian	34
Two or More	76

White
339 (34.6 %)
Black
283 (28.9 %)
Hispanic
248 (25.3 %)
Two or More
76 (7.8 %)
Asian
34 (3.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5915
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	980
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
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 9 519

Grade 10 236

Grade 11 123

Grade 12 102