Gahanna East Middle School

660 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gahanna East Middle School, located in Gahanna, Ohio, is a key component of the Gahanna-Jefferson Public School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school places a strong emphasis on developing well-rounded students by balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Gahanna East Middle School is known for offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are designed to help students discover new interests and build collaborative skills outside of the classroom. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the school strives to maintain a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their potential and prepare for the challenges of their future academic careers.

660

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gahanna East Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	39
Black	112
Asian	25
Two or More	23
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
455 (68.9%)
Black
112 (17.0%)
Hispanic
39 (5.9%)
Asian
25 (3.8%)
Two or More
23 (3.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gahanna-Jefferson City
Phone:	(614)478-5550
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 212

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 229