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School Comparison

Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus
vs.
South High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus
South High School
  • South High School reported a higher students per counselor than Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus (1078:1 vs. 277.3:1).
  • South High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus (819 vs. 456).
  • South High School reported a higher violent incidents than Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus (285 vs. 6).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

South High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus (819 vs. 456).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

South High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus (115 vs. 100).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

South High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus (112 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

South High School reported a higher violent incidents than Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus (285 vs. 6).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

South High School reported a higher students per counselor than Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus (1078:1 vs. 277.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at South High School

2 metrics were reported by South High School. Comparable data for Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
30
Gifted & talented
9

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus
$14,850.36
South High School
$22,307.16
Local revenue share
Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus
0%
South High School
55.4%
State revenue share
Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus
80%
South High School
18.5%
Federal revenue share
Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus
20%
South High School
26.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus
100%
South High School
65.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Franklin County
$73,795
Franklin County
$73,795
Poverty rate
Franklin County
14.5%
Franklin County
14.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin County
42%
Franklin County
42%
Unemployment rate
Franklin County
4%
Franklin County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.