History of Columbus City Schools in Timeline
Columbus City Schools is the largest school district in Ohio, serving most of the city of Columbus. As of June 2021, the district has 46,686 students enrolled. Student enrollment peaked in 1971 with 110,725 students.
2 hours ago : Columbus City Schools face budget issues and educational future is being tracked.
Columbus City Schools are facing scrutiny over budget cuts and the Columbus Education Justice Coalition held a town hall. Superintendent Angela Chapman addresses education's future challenges. The schools needed to make cuts sooner.
March 1977: Ruling on school boundary methods
In March 1977, Federal District Court Judge Robert M. Duncan ruled in Penick v. Columbus Board of Education that the school boundary methods used by Columbus Public Schools promoted segregation.
April 1979: Supreme Court upholds desegregation decision
In April 1979, the Supreme Court upheld the original Duncan decision, enforcing desegregation in the Columbus Public School district.
1979: North High School closed
In 1979, due to declining enrollment following desegregation, North High School was closed.
1982: Central High School closed
In 1982, due to declining enrollment following desegregation, Central High School was closed.
August 2007: District name change
In August 2007, the district decided to begin using its official name of "Columbus City Schools".
June 2021: Largest school district in Ohio
As of June 2021, Columbus City Schools was the largest school district in Ohio, with 46,686 students enrolled.
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