“Battelle’s investment, and those of our partners, are driven by the conviction that the next generation of diverse Central Ohio innovators will have a transformative impact on our region and world,” said Lou Von Thaer, President & CEO of Battelle. “A Metro School education promises to help unlock the full potential of these amazing young people.”
METRO @ INDIANOLA GROUNDBREAKING
Metro @ Indianola
Construction has begun on a new middle school and high school campus for Metro. On or before January 2025, students currently learning at Metro’s Kenny Road location will transition to the new building.
Once open, the new school will serve at least 1,200 students. Seats will be held for students who reside within the University District, a historic area consisting of neighborhoods and businesses surrounding The Ohio State University main campus.
Metro’s original Kenny Road location will transition to become Metro Elementary School.
Ohio State purchased the former Indianola Middle School in 2017. The school has been vacant since 2010. Ohio State will lease the school to Metro Schools for 30 years.
Metro Interest Form
Prospective families interested in Metro Schools can complete the Metro Application Interest Form to connect with us about future enrollment opportunities.
Partnership Opportunities
Organizations or individuals interested in helping Metro grow, including opportunities to improve the furnishing of the new Indianola campus, should complete the Metro@Indianola Partner Form or contact Anthony Alston, Director of External Affairs, at alston@themetroschool.org
Lou Von Thaer
President & CEO of Battelle
Managing Partner, Ruscilli Construction
Robert A. Ruscilli, Jr. (Tony)
“Ruscilli Construction is honored to partner with Metro Schools on this exciting project and we proudly support their mission of turning education aspirations into reality through perseverance, academic success, hands-on experience, and transformative relationships.”
Nationwide Foundation
"Students deserve to learn in a supportive environment that prepares them for future success. Nationwide Foundation is proud to partner with Metro Early College High School to extend its transformative programming so that more central Ohio students enter adulthood prepared for our fast-changing world."
Cheryl J. Lyman
“The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission is excited to support Battelle and other community partners as we renovate the Indianola campus for Metro Early College High School. The State of Ohio is nearly a 50 percent financial partner for this project through the STEM facilities program. This facility will enhance the STEM-based education opportunities for Metro's diverse student population and provide an amazing space for students seeking a Metro education.”
David B. Meleca
Debra Kolesar
“I am thrilled to help bring Metro’s vision for future learners to reality and transforming a historic school into an innovative learning environment. It is an honor to be part of a team that is building a legacy for Metro Schools.”
Mark Schirmer
"Excited to be part of bringing back a historic landmark building to house the great Metro School moving forward."
D. Brent Wilcox
"I am excited to renovate the first MS in the US into this transformative school."
Chris Block
“I am honored to be a part of the restoration of such a historic building in Columbus. The first junior high school in the USA!”
Afef Ellouze
"Being part of the Moody Nolan design team renovating the country’s first junior high school is a real privilege. It’s inspiring to see a historic building gain new life and purpose for students and the community."
Current Construction & New Plans
Project Donors
Project Partners
