Graham School The

www.thegrahamschool.org

Charter School 139 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Graham School, located in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, is a public charter school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Founded on the principles of expeditionary learning, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with real-world applications, community service, and hands-on projects. Its educational philosophy is designed to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility, moving beyond traditional lecture-based instruction to encourage students to take an active role in their own intellectual development.

A defining characteristic of The Graham School is its focus on building a strong, inclusive community and promoting social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. The school utilizes small class sizes and a personalized approach to ensure that each student receives individual attention and support. By prioritizing experiential learning and maintaining close partnerships with local organizations, The Graham School aims to prepare its graduates not only for post-secondary education but also to become engaged, civic-minded members of their community.

139

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graham School The
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	25
Black	49
Two or More	12

White
53 (38.1%)
Black
49 (35.3%)
Hispanic
25 (18.0%)
Two or More
12 (8.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Graham School The
Phone:	(614)262-1111
Website:	http://www.thegrahamschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 52

Grade 10 41

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 26