Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus

(614)545-2000

Charter School 477 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Focus Learning Academy of Southwest Columbus is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Located in the Southwood neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, the academy operates with a focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. The school’s mission is centered on equipping students with the essential skills needed for success in high school and beyond, often placing a strong emphasis on core subjects like reading and mathematics to ensure a solid educational foundation.

As a community-focused institution, the academy prides itself on being a smaller, more personalized alternative to larger district schools. By maintaining a localized approach, the school aims to foster close relationships between staff, students, and families, which helps in addressing the specific social and emotional needs of its diverse student body. The school’s curriculum and daily operations are designed to cultivate a culture of high expectations and accountability, striving to prepare students to be responsible and productive members of the broader Columbus community.

477

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

61.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	35
Black	150
Two or More	58

White
234 (49.1%)
Black
150 (31.4%)
Two or More
58 (12.2%)
Hispanic
35 (7.3%)

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:	Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus
Phone:	(614)545-2000
Website:	http://focuslearn.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	61.5
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 9 192

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 156

Grade 12 12