Columbus International High School

www.columbus.k12.oh.us

540 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbus North International School (CNI) is a specialized 7–12 secondary school located in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. As part of the Columbus City Schools district, the institution is recognized for its unique global-focused curriculum, which integrates international perspectives into core academic subjects. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for a globalized world by fostering critical thinking, cross-cultural competence, and academic rigor through programs such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework.

In addition to its academic mission, Columbus North International emphasizes community engagement and experiential learning. The school encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities, language immersion opportunities, and global initiatives that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting. By balancing a structured college-preparatory environment with a focus on world languages and global citizenship, CNI aims to equip its graduates with the skills and mindset necessary to succeed in higher education and the modern professional landscape.

540

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus International High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	288
Black	192
Asian	25
Two or More	12

Hispanic
288 (53.3%)
Black
192 (35.6%)
Asian
25 (4.6%)
White
23 (4.3%)
Two or More
12 (2.2%)

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)365-4054
Website:	http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 135

Grade 10 168

Grade 11 141

Grade 12 96