Fort Hayes Arts and Academic HS

718 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School, located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, is a unique, audition-based magnet school that integrates rigorous college-preparatory academics with intensive pre-professional arts training. Serving students across the Columbus City Schools district, the campus is known for its distinctive blend of historic architecture and modern facilities. It offers a wide variety of arts majors—including dance, music, visual arts, theatre, and creative writing—alongside a comprehensive core curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its artistic focus, Fort Hayes is recognized for its collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue both their intellectual and creative potential. By providing specialized studios, performance spaces, and partnerships with local arts organizations, the school creates an immersive environment that mirrors real-world professional settings. This dual-focus approach makes it a premier destination for students who are dedicated to honing their craft while maintaining a high standard of academic excellence.

718

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Hayes Arts and Academic HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	64
Black	482
Asian	11
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

Black
482 (67.1 %)
White
114 (15.9 %)
Hispanic
64 (8.9 %)
Two or More
45 (6.3 %)
Asian
11 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)365-6681
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
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 9 226

Grade 10 182

Grade 11 171

Grade 12 139