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Our District

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Who We Are
Columbus City Schools, established in 1845, is the state of Ohio’s largest school district, serving the needs of 46,000 students in 113 schools. The district, which employs close to 9,000 teachers and staff, is under the leadership of Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman and a seven-member Board of Education. The mission of Columbus City Schools is that each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.

Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.
Our Mission

Where We Are Located
The Columbus City Schools main office is located at 270 E. State St., Columbus, Ohio 43215.

For general questions, call FACTLine at 614-221-3228.

Learn about the four pillars that guide the work of CCS.

Strategic Priorities

We're preparing every student for success, now and in the future.

The Portrait of a Graduate

Who We Serve
Columbus City Schools serves a diverse student population within the vibrant Columbus community of nearly one million people. Within the approximately 30,000 households of our students, 95 languages are spoken by families from 104 countries. The top non-English languages spoken by the families we serve are Spanish, Somali, Nepali, Arabic, and French.

Students identified with special needs make up 18 percent of the student population. Seven percent of students are identified as gifted. CCS also serves more than 4,300 students who are classified as vulnerable youth -- those who are homeless, in foster care, or in a temporary or emergency living situation.

Columbus City Schools participates in the federal free breakfast and lunch program, serving more than 7.7 million meals annually and 45,000 meals daily to PreK-12 students.A world-class model of public education that prepares all students to be Portrait-ready graduates and reach their full potential.
Our Vision

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School Related Issue or Concern?

Contact the Office of Customer Relations at 614-365-8888, or by email to: customerrelations@columbus.k12.oh.us

Have an additional question about Columbus City Schools? Call the FACTLine at 614-221-FACT (614-221-3228) or, email us at: Factline@columbus.k12.oh.us

Are you a member of the media interested in speaking to someone from Columbus City Schools? Contact our Department of Communications at 614-365-5680.

Do you have a Public Records Request? Contact our Department of Legal Services. Click here for more information.