Gahanna is targeted to become one of the fastest growing suburbs of metropolitan Columbus. The city is conveniently located in northeast Franklin County adjacent to 270 and only about 8 miles from downtown Columbus.
With the completion of 1-670 close at hand, access to Port Columbus International Airport, as well as downtown, will be only minutes away. Thus, making it a choice location for new and established businesses and industries.
All the citizens of Gahanna work together to make their community home, and the city continues to grow and develop into a bright and prosperous future. Gahanna is also known as the Herb capital of Ohio.
Population:
33,605
Land Area:
15 square miles
Taxes: (per $1000.00 valuation)
$84.41 (1997 total tax rate)-Gahanna Jefferson School District
Churches:
26-representing various denominations
Day Care Centers and Preschools:
14 within city limits
Hospitals:
Mt. Carmel East is closest. Within 7 miles to St. Ann's Hospital
Libraries:
Gahanna Public Library (A member of the Columbus Metropolitan Library System)
Recreational Facilities:
1 golf course, 35 parks, with a total of 400 acres of park land, 3 swimming pools.
Social & Civic Organizations:
All major organizations represented.
General Price Range of Homes:
$85,000—$700,000
Price Range of Greatest Selection:
$90,000—$350,000
Gahanna-Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce:
P.O. Box 30423
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614-471-0451
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools:
160 Hamilton Rd.
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614-471-7065
- Elementary—7 schools, grades K-5, total enrollment 3,171
- Middle Schools—3 schools, grades 6-8, total enrollment 1,752
- High School—1 school, grades 9-12, total enrollment 2,075 Including—Eastland Career Center. Private/Parochial—3 schools, in area
- Colleges—Has a branch of Columbus State Community College. Within commuting distance to many area colleges.
- Total public school enrollment—6,998
- Pupil/teacher ratio—19.6:1 (Regular Classroom)
- Expenditure per pupil: $5,355
- Number of courses offered—198
- % of students that pursue formal education—79%
- ACT (test scores) 22.1 mean score
- SAT (test scores) Verbal-540, Math-561; (mean scores)
- Number of personnel—686 certified staff and 211 others
Special Programs: