Columbus Africentric Early College High School

367 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbus Africentric Early College (CAEC), located on Allegheny Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, is a unique K-12 institution within the Columbus City Schools district. It is distinguished by its commitment to an Afrocentric curriculum, which weaves the history, culture, and contributions of the African diaspora into every academic subject. By emphasizing cultural identity, academic rigor, and character development, the school aims to empower students with a strong sense of self and community, while preparing them to meet the challenges of a global society.

As an "Early College" model, the school places a heavy emphasis on academic achievement and post-secondary readiness. Beyond its core cultural focus, CAEC provides students with opportunities to earn college credit before graduation, bridging the gap between secondary education and higher learning. Through a combination of disciplined academic instruction, mentorship, and a focus on leadership, the school seeks to foster high expectations and academic excellence for all students in an environment that honors their heritage and potential.

367

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Africentric Early College High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	16
Black	336
Two or More	12

Black
336 (91.6 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.4 %)
Two or More
12 (3.3 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)

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)365-8675
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 178

Grade 10 85

Grade 11 56

Grade 12 48