The Columbus Academy
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(614)509-2220
- The Columbus Academy is an independent coeducational age 3 through grade 12 college-preparatory day school committed to academic excellence. Often noted as the area's most rigorous academic program, Columbus Academy is proud of its exceptional facilities and the students, faculty and staff who possess the dedication, talent, and enthusiasm that make Columbus Academy such a special place.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 1,121 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,700
- Acceptance rate: 55%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 10 / rolling
Top Placements
The Columbus Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1911 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1,121 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 16% State avg.: 17% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 140 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 65% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 19 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Biology, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Chemistry, Chinese, Comparative Government, Computer Science 1, Economics, English Composition, English Literature, Latin, Modern European History, Physics 1, Physics 2, Spanish Language, Statistics, US Government, US History, World History |
| Average SAT score | 1390 |
| Average ACT score | 29 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 10 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $24,700 |
| Tuition Notes | $3 million in need-based financial aid is available; merit scholarship program for new 9th grade students |
| % on Financial Aid | 23% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $12,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 55% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | John Wuorinen |
| Endowment Size | $34 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 15 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling |
School Notes
- The Columbus Academy is an independent coeducational age 3 through grade 12 college-preparatory day school committed to academic excellence. Often noted as the area's most rigorous academic program, Columbus Academy is proud of its exceptional facilities and the students, faculty and staff who possess the dedication, talent, and enthusiasm that make Columbus Academy such a special place.
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