Pickerington High School Central

300 Opportunity Way
Pickerington, OH 43147

1,808 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pickerington High School Central, located at 300 Opportunity Way in Pickerington, Ohio, is a prominent secondary school serving the Pickerington Local School District. As one of the district’s two high schools, it maintains a strong reputation for academic rigor and a comprehensive extracurricular program. The school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework, career-technical education, and various Advanced Placement (AP) offerings.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Pickerington Central is perhaps most widely recognized for its robust athletics program and vibrant school spirit. The "Tigers" compete at a high level in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and have a storied history of success in sports like football and basketball. The school fosters a strong sense of community through its various student organizations, performing arts programs, and traditions, aiming to provide a holistic educational experience that emphasizes both individual character development and community involvement.

1,808

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pickerington High School Central
Demographic	Student Count
White	777
Hispanic	109
Black	676
Asian	114
Two or More	126
American Indian	6

White
777 (43.0 %)
Black
676 (37.4 %)
Two or More
126 (7.0 %)
Asian
114 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
109 (6.0 %)
American Indian
6 (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:	Pickerington Local
Phone:	(614)833-3025
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,808
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
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 9 497

Grade 10 474

Grade 11 424

Grade 12 413