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Bexley High School • Engage, equip and empower each student 348 S. Cassingham Rd. Kristin Robbins, Principal Bexley, 43209 Craig McMillen, Assistant Principal (614) 231-7611 • (614) 338-2087 fax Stephanie Krosnosky, Career & College Counselor School Code: 361505 David Leland, School Counselor www.BexleySchools.org Carrie Washburn, School Counselor

Our Community Fast Facts Bexley is a suburb of approximately 13,000 residents located about four miles east of downtown Columbus, Ohio. Many residents are professional and business persons Total enrollment: 726 students employed in Columbus. Class of 2020: 182 students Our School Faculty: 54 certified educators Bexley High School is a four-year public high school accredited by the state of Ohio and Average years of experience: 16.0 years the nationally recognized AdvancED organization. Percentage holding a Masters: 94% (2 PhDs) Our Mission Student/faculty ratio: 13:1 To provide educational experiences that engage, equip and empower each student. Student/counselor ratio: 242:1 Marking System, GPA and Class Rank Graduation Requirements Bexley High School groups core courses by achievement level, all of which provide for a The comprehensive, student-centered curriculum college preparatory program. Core courses have NCAA Clear-inghouse approval, with requires 21 credit units for graduation: the lowest passing grade a “D-” and the college recommending grade a “C.” Grade Point Fine Arts 1.0 unit Averages are calculated on a 4.0 basis, with only BHS courses computed in a student’s Health and P.E. 1.0 units Science 3.0 units English 4.0 units GPA. Transfer students will not have a GPA until one semester of work at BHS has been Mathematics 4.0 units Social Studies 3.0 units completed. Due to the highly competitive nature of Bexley High School, students are not ranked for college admission. Financial Literacy 0.5 unit General Electives 4.50 units In the class of 2019, 68 were designated Summa Cum Laude, 84 received the Honors College Admissions Testing Diploma, and 40 graduated as members of the Cum Laude Society • Nine members of the class of 2020 were Cumulative Weighted GPA Number % of Class 4.62 - 4.0 50 28 invited to participate in the National Merit 3.99 - 3.5 34 19 Program’s College Plans Reporting Service. 3.49 - 3.0 40 22 • 68 students took the SAT in 2018-19 with 2.99 - 2.5 21 12 the following mean scores. Critical Reading: 520-680 23 2.49 - 2.0 13 o Critical Reading: 630 Math: 570-690 1.99 and below 18 6 o Math: 645 Writing: 490-660 Advanced Placement and Honors • 155 members of the class of 2018 took the All students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the AP exam, which is paid for by ACT with an average composite score of the school district; there is no limit on the number of AP courses a student may take. 25.9. 61% of students met the College Honors Courses: English 9 and 10, Advanced Algebra, Pre-calculus, Physical Science, Readiness Benchmark in all four subject Biology, Chemistry, French, Spanish and Latin areas. 24 Advanced Placement Courses: Language and Composition, Literature and College Statistics Composition, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics I, Physics II, Environmental Science, American History, European History, World History, Over the past 20 years, more than 90 percent of Psychology, U.S. Government and Politics , Economics, Computer Science Principles, Bexley students have entered college after Computer Science A, Spanish, French, Latin, Art History, Studio Art and Music Theory. graduation. The class of 2019 had a college Special Programs matriculation rate of 96 percent. A Learning Center provides services for students with identified learning disabilities. Highlights Students may participate in alternative learning experiences at Eastland/Fairfield Career • BHS was ranked the top school in Central Center, Ohio’s College Credit Plus program, educational options (such as independent Ohio (4th in Ohio, 132nd nationwide) by study, internships, distance learning, tutoring, and other experiences) and MOSAIC, an U.S. News and World Report inter-disciplinary integrated curriculum with a global/multicultural focus. • Bexley High School earned an overall A Admissions Statement rating on its annual report card, which Bexley High School is a member of the National Association for College Admission included A ratings in the areas of Counseling and its Ohio affiliate, and fully endorses the Statement of Good Practices as Graduation Rate and Gap Closing adopted by NACAC and Ohio ACAC. All information is being sent to the admissions office • In 2019, 463 students took a total of 1105 on the condition that it not be released to any other party without the consent of the AP Exams with 78 percent earning a score student or his/her parents. Teachers and counselors may not have shared their of 3 or above. statements with the student. For further information, call (614) 231-4591 or write: Bexley High School, 326 South Cassingham Road, Bexley, Ohio 43209. College Admissions In 2019, Bexley graduates were offered admission to the following institutions:

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