SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER

Special Education Center is a public school that is part of the Columbus City Schools District school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 206 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Special Education Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 68:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The facility located at 1490 E Main St in Columbus, Ohio, is known as the **Columbus City Schools Special Education Center**. As part of the broader Columbus City Schools district, this center serves as a specialized educational hub dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs, disabilities, and individualized education programs (IEPs). The facility is designed to provide a tailored environment where students can receive specialized instruction, therapeutic services, and resources that may not be fully available in a standard general education classroom setting.

The mission of the center is to foster an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that prioritizes the academic, social, and functional growth of its students. By employing specialized staff—including intervention specialists, therapists, and support personnel—the center works to remove barriers to learning and helps students transition toward their personal and educational goals. The location serves as a critical resource for families within the Columbus district, ensuring that students with unique requirements receive the focused attention necessary to thrive within the public school system.

For more information, contact Special Education Center at (614) 365-5207 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205-2522
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SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER is a public school in Columbus, OH with about 206 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
206
Teachers:
3
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 206 students

Black or African American
52.9%
White
32.5%
Two or more races
9.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Asian
0.5%

Female
22.8%
Male
77.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.