Champion Middle School

331 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Champion Middle School, located at 284 N. 22nd St. in the Near East Side of Columbus, Ohio, serves as a significant educational anchor for the local community. Part of the Columbus City Schools district, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to high school, offering a range of core academic subjects alongside opportunities for social and emotional development during the critical middle school years.

Beyond academics, Champion Middle School is deeply connected to the history and revitalization efforts of the historic King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood. The school emphasizes community engagement and frequently collaborates with local partners to provide students with extracurricular programming, athletic opportunities, and mentorship. By fostering a supportive climate, Champion aims to empower its diverse student body to achieve academic success and develop the personal responsibility necessary for their future educational and career goals.

331

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Champion Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	33
Black	251
Two or More	21

Black
251 (75.8 %)
Hispanic
33 (10.0 %)
White
26 (7.9 %)
Two or More
21 (6.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)365-6082
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 6 97

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 119