Briggs High School

Briggs High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2555 Briggs Rd,  Columbus, OH
Columbus City School District
3.0
3.3
1,012 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tonya Milligan
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
20
Reading
21
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
16%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
332:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
34.6%
Black
28.9%
Hispanic
25.3%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University 78 Students
Columbus State Community College 63 Students
Ohio University 37 Students
Otterbein University 35 Students
University of Cincinnati 26 Students
The University of Akron 21 Students
Kent State University 19 Students
Capital University 18 Students
Miami University 17 Students
Xavier University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 19 Students
Business 14 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Biology 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Small Business Management 7 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 7 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 6 Students
Education 5 Students
Early Childhood Education 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 80 Reviews
1.0 Parent
11/11/2022
I have attended Briggs, as well as many of of family and two of my children. One who graduated last year and one set to next year. There hasn't been much change done in school, not even to update besides the gym. They need to redo the school and staff.
4.0 Senior
1/16/2021
Briggs is a good ,diverse and unique school.The students are nice and the teachers are to.They will help you with homework and any other work .
4.0 Senior
11/19/2019
If you let it, it will be a good school year. There is a lot of diversity here. You have to make your own academic path.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/26/2025
As a parent, I’m very pleased with the experience my child has had at Briggs High School. Its clear that the staff truly care about the students, not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well. The teachers are supportive and work hard to help every student succeed, no matter their lear...
1.0 parent
2/1/2018
DECENT Because i have friends to get me through the day
1.0 parent
8/29/2015
The vice principle Mrs. Pam Smith was more interested in pep rallies, home coming dances and reliving her own glorious high school days then education. If your child has any learning disabilities expect them to be pushed on to the next grade with no regard for the individual student needs. Fights an...
1.0 student
10/7/2013
This school is terrible-It may have been decent in the past but this school is absolute horrid now. The teachers aren't half bad, (except for the few that clearly show favoritism) but the coaches and sports facility gets all the special attention. They dont show the Drama or Arts programs any care....

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Briggs High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbus, OH and is served by the Columbus City School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 1,012 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Briggs High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.21, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $214,550. Discover additional schools in the area, like West High School, Franklin Heights High School, Bishop Ready High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Briggs High School.

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