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Research shows that when students disconnect from their cell phones during the school day, they become more attentive, perform better academically, and develop stronger connections with their teachers and peers. Our goal is not to penalize, but to create learning environments where every student is fully engaged and distraction-free.
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Visit the Gifted Support page on our website for information regarding gifted services, parent resources, and additional course information.
Please visit the Advanced Studies page on our website to learn more about AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) at CAHS!
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Need to order a transcript? Follow this link to the CCS records request site.
Columbus City Schools is celebrating CAHS senior Marcus McCullough for his prestigious academic honor as a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist.
As part of National Principals Month, see how Dion and Deondre Drakeford’s journey from students to administrators reflects the heart of CCS mission to grow leaders.
The new Buckeye Bridge partnership takes it even further and will allow CCS students to earn a bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University tuition-free!
This year’s results from the latest Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) Report Card give Columbus Alternative High School 4.5-Stars, with five schools getting 4-Stars, 10 schools getting 3.5-Stars and 25 schools getting 3-Stars, attended by a total enrollment of 17,985 students.
While maintaining a 2-Star rank overall for performance over 113 school sites and 46,000 students, CCS is pleased to see a 3-Star score in the newest section of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Report.
Stop by Arts Impact Middle School on Saturday, October 4, 2025 for free resources, expert speakers and services to support your family.
Columbus City Schools students are achieving more than ever according to the latest data. This past year, the District saw rising math scores, graduation rates above the Board’s annual goal, as well as a 15-point increase in the Performance Index.
Thanks to S.T.A.R.T. training with law enforcement and federal agents, our bus drivers and aides are more prepared than ever to keep kids safe on the road.
46,000 students of Columbus City Schools are being welcomed back starting this week by thousands of teachers, principals and staff.
Phone: (614) 365-6006
Email: cahs@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Columbus Alternative High School
2632 McGuffey Road
Columbus, OH 43211