in 2017, all students had the option to switch to MECHS. Starting with the 2018–2019 school year, Metro received an Early College High School exemption from College Credit Plus, allowing for more flexibility and class options. Both the Middle and High School have J-Term, a chance for students who have passed the mastery system to participate in their choice of elective classes for two weeks, while students who don't have their work at 90% or higher work on fixing their grades. Capacity Metro currently enrolls 100 students as freshmen per year of operation, with a maximum total attendance of 400 students at any one time. Due to students from Metro Middle School transferring into the high school, Metro only enrolls about 30-60 new students a year. Governance The Educational Council operates Metro High School. The Educational Council Foundation manages the school's finances. The Metro Partnership Group advises and assists the school staff on the program, school evaluation and research, professional development, funding and community relations. Seven members serve in the Metro Partnership Group, including three from Ohio State University, three from the Educational Council and one from Battelle. Metro's principal and staff oversee the day-to-day operation of the school. Funding Metro High School has received significant support from Battelle, Ohio State University and Coalition of Essential Schools National to design and open the school. Recurrent funding comes from districts whose students attend the school and from the state of Ohio. References High schools in Columbus, Ohio Public high schools in Ohio