• There are 110,000+ students in Columbus during the school year when combining populations at elementary, middle, and high schools + colleges.
• Ohio is ranked No. 25 in the country in terms of college readiness.
• Many pro athletes attended Columbus high schools, including Caris LeVert of the Cleveland Cavaliers; Malik Harrison of the Baltimore Ravens; and Jared Sullinger formerly of the Boston Celtics.
• Each of the top 10 high schools in Columbus maintain at least a 98% graduation rate.

Elementary schools

• Grades K-12
• Total enrollment: 818
• Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 10 in Ohio Elementary Schools

Middle schools

• Grades 6-8
• Total enrollment: 239
• Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 48 in Ohio Middle Schools

High schools

• Grades 9-12
• Total enrollment: 714
• Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 4 in Ohio High Schools

• Grades 9-12
• Total enrollment: 343
• Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 11 in Ohio High Schools

What is the average public school student to teacher ratio in the US?

1. 10:1
2. 15:1
3. 17:1
4. 25:1

• Dublin Off The Clock | Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 4-6 p.m. | Getaway Brewing, 108 N. High St., Dublin | Free | Sample free appetizers + enjoy cocktails at this vacation-themed mixer.
• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals | Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus | $38-$285

• Valentine’s Day Sweethearts Improv Show | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 7 p.m. | Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. Third Ave., Columbus | $10 | Watch the local group Hashtag Comedy in a show all about love and relationships.

• Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. University of Wisconsin | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Columbus | $11-$48

• The Log Home & Timber Frame Show | Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $0-$12 | Meet experts and receive tips on wood projects of all sizes and varying skill levels.

• Wild Ohio Weekend | Saturday, Feb. 4-Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $10-$16 | Learn about native plants, animals, and other species that call Ohio home.

• 28º | Cloudy | 60% chance of precipitation

• Columbus City Council will vote on changing downtown speed limits to 25 mph in an effort to increase road safety. The vote will be held tonight at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of Columbus City Hall, located at 90 W. Broad St. Get ahead of the game with tonight’s agenda. 🚗 (The Columbus Dispatch)

• The Columbus Food Truck Festival is returning to Hilliard on Saturday, Aug. 19-Sunday, Aug. 20. The two-day festival will take place at the Franklin County Fairgrounds + will feature live music in addition to local food trucks. 🍔

• Future, a Grammy-award winning rapper with hits like “Mask Off,” is coming to Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 25 for his “One Big Party” tour. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. 🎶

• It’s almost too good to be truuuuu. Esco Restaurant and Tapas, a new restaurant from rapper 2 Chainz, is set to open on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The menu features southern dishes like fried chicken and waffles + will offer brunch every Saturday and Sunday. 🍗

• Pathfinder Product Labs, a global product management consulting and coaching firm, announced plans to invest $5.4 million into its payroll + expand its Grandview Heights location. Due to these efforts, Pathfinder aims to create 40 new jobs in central Ohio by 2025. 💰

• Zoup, a national soup, salad, and sandwich chain, closed its downtown + Dublin locations on Friday, Jan. 27. Still craving Zoup? The Lennox Center, Arena District, Easton Town Center, and Polaris Fashion Place locations are still open, and are under the same franchisee ownership. 🍜 (Columbus Business First)

• If you find yourself never wanting to leave the awesome local breweries around town, Columbus Brewing Company wants to hire you. Stop by the brewery for a job fair today + Thursday, Feb. 2 to interview for a variety of positions for CBC’s Beer Hall opening later this year. 🍻

• ICYMI, Kroger Boost is now available in CBUS — and membership comes with big perks, like free grocery delivery. Learn more and join. 🛒*

• The internet’s most popular cup is back in stock. The Stanley Quencher is beloved for its comfortable handle, large straw, ability to fit in your car’s cup holder, and how it keeps water cold for 11 hours. Plus, the popular 40 ounce size means all day hydration. 💧*