Fort Hayes Arts and Academic HS

752 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School, located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, is a unique, audition-based magnet school that integrates rigorous college-preparatory academics with intensive pre-professional arts training. Serving students across the Columbus City Schools district, the campus is known for its distinctive blend of historic architecture and modern facilities. It offers a wide variety of arts majors—including dance, music, visual arts, theatre, and creative writing—alongside a comprehensive core curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its artistic focus, Fort Hayes is recognized for its collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue both their intellectual and creative potential. By providing specialized studios, performance spaces, and partnerships with local arts organizations, the school creates an immersive environment that mirrors real-world professional settings. This dual-focus approach makes it a premier destination for students who are dedicated to honing their craft while maintaining a high standard of academic excellence.

752

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Hayes Arts and Academic HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	94
Black	487
Asian	16
Two or More	50

Black
487 (64.8%)
White
105 (14.0%)
Hispanic
94 (12.5%)
Two or More
50 (6.6%)
Asian
16 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-6681
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	752
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
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 9 225

Grade 10 205

Grade 11 179

Grade 12 143